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Section 


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HYMN  S, 


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ELECTED   FRO 31    V 


THE   EVANGELICAL   ASSOCIATION, 


ALL  LOVERS  OF  PIOUS  DEVOTION. 


FIFTH     EDITION'. 


NEW-BERLIN,  PA. 


PUBLISHED    BY    HENRY    FISHER,    FOR    THE 

EVANGELICAL    ASSOCIATION. 

185  0. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in 
the  year  1846. 


CONTENTS. 


Page. 

BEING  and  Attributes  of  God 5 

The  Scriptures 22 

The  Fall  and  Depravity  of  Man .... 29 

Christ  and  the  Atonement 35 

Holy  Spirit 62 

The  Spread  of  the  Gospel 65 

Awakening  and  Inviting 82 

Penitential 112 

Justification  by  Faith 138 

Regeneration  and  Adoption 149 

Full  Redemption 155 

Rejoicing  and  Praise 109 

Prayer  and  Intercession 197 

Watchfulness 215 

Christian  Fellowship 221 

The  Christian's  Warfare 237 

Trusting  in  Grace  and  Providence 255 

Religious  Formality 276 

Spiritual  Declension 281 

Pastoral 292 

Baptism 302 

The  Lord's  Supper 307 

Sabbath 313 

Family  Worship 318 

Time* 3:50 

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4  CONTEXTS. 

Page. 

Deaths  and  Funerals 337 

Resurrection 351 

Judgment 355 

Eternity 364 

Heaven 367 

Hell 381 

Parting 384 

Particular  Occasions 390 

Miscellaneous  t .  < ,..,.,.,.,,,,,  4  h 


II  V  M  N  S 


BEING   AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF 

GOD. 

1  L.  M. 

Bring  of  God. 
!    fTlITERE  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks, 
A-     Thro'  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  <Sc  skies ; 
See,  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning'  rise. 
■-2   I  To  lives  !  the  everlasting  God, 

That  bliilt  the  world,  that  spread  the  deep; 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  form'd, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  The  rising  sun.  serenely  bright, 
O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes  in  characters  of  light, 

His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

4  The  flow'ry  tribes  all  blooming  rise 
Above  the  weak  attempts  of  art; 

The  smallest  worms,  the  meanest  flies, 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

5  Ye  curious  minds  who  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God, 
Bow  down  before  him  and  adore. 

5 


b  BEING  AND 

2  C.  M. 

Eternity  of  God. 

1  rpiiOU  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist, 

JL    Ere  time  began  its  race ; 
Before  the  ample  elements 
Fill'd  up  the  void  of  space. 

2  Before  the  pondrous  earthly  globe 

In  fluid  air  was  stay'd  ; 
Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores  display'd. 

3  Ere  men  ador'd  or  angels  knew, 

Or  prais'd  thy  wondrous  name  ; 
Thy  bliss,  (O  sacred  spring  of  life  I) 
And  glory  were  the  same. 

4  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world, 

With  sudden  ruin  break, 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame, 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck: 

5  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start, 

Th'  astonish'd  sun  roll  back  ; 
WhUe  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake : 

6  For  ever  permanent  and  fix'd, 

From  agitation  free, 
Unchang'd  in  everlasting  years, 
Shall  thy  existence  be. 

3  L.  M. 

Eternal  and  Sovereign  God. 
EHOVAH  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might ; 


J 


ATTUI  BUTKS   OF  (iOD 

The  world,  created  by  his  hands, 
:still  en  its  firsl  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  hod  its  first  foundation  laid. 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high! 
At  thy  rehuke  the  billows'  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure ; 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure  ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 


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S.  M. 

HE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 

Let  all  the  nations  fear ; 

Let  sinners  tremhle  at  his  throne, 

And  saints  he  humhle  there. 
Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  earth  adore  its  Lord; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 

Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 
In  Zion  stands  his  throne, 

His  honors  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 

For  there  his  glories  shine. 
How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  terrible  his  praise  ! 
Justice  and  truth  and  judgment  join, 

In  all  his  works  of  grace. 


8  IJEIKCr   AXD 

5  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same  ; 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

5  C.  M. 

God  is  glorious. 

1  LEATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine ! 
A     How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs 

By  thousands  through  the  skies : 
Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power : 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill : 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 

We  read  thy  patience  still. 

2  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ, 
They  show  the  labour  of  thy  hands, 

Or  impress  of  thy  feet ; 
But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 

In  their  divinest  forms  : 

3  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 

The  justice  or  the  grace  ; 
Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  : 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 

And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

4  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song ! 


ATTTUBr-rrs  of  non.  J 

Wond&c  and  joy  shall  lone  my  heart. 

Ami  love  command  my  tongue 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Who  sweetly  all  agree 
To  save  a  world  of  sinners  losf. 
Eternal  glory  be. 
6  C.   M. 

Trinity  of  God. 

1  TTAIL,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
XX   One  God  in  persons  three  : 

Of  thee  we  make  our  joyful  boast, 
And  homage  pay  to  thee. 

2  Present  alike  in  every  place, 

Thy  Godhead  we  adore  : 
Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Thou  dwell'st  for  evermore. 

3  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 

Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see ; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart, 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 

4  Whate'er  thou  wilt  in  earth  below, 

Thou  dost  in  heaven  above  ; 
But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 
Tir  Almighty  God  of  love. 

5  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands  have  made, 

Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 

In  shining  characters  displayed 

Throughout  our  universe. 

6  Mercy,  with  love  and  endless  grace, 

O'er  all  thy  works  doth  reign  ; 
But  mostly  thou  delight'st  to  bless, 
Thy  favourite  creature  man. 


10  BEING  AND 

7  Wherefore  let  every  creature  give 
To  thee  the  praise  design'd  ; 
But  chiefly,  Lord,  the  thanks  receive, 
The  hearts  of  all  mankind. 

1  C.  M. 

Trinity. 

1  A  THOUSAND  oracles  divine 
JLJL  Their  common  beams  unite  ; 
That  sinners  may  with  angels  join, 

To  worship  God  aright. 

2  To  praise  a  Trinity  ador'd 

By  all  the  hosts  above  ; 
And  one  thrice  holy  God  and  Lord 
Through  endless  ages  love. 

3  Triumphant  host !  they  never  cease 

To  laud  and  magnify 
The  Triune  God  of  Holiness, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

4  Whose  glory  to  this  earth  extends, 

When  God  himself  imparts, 
And  the  whole  Trinity  descends 
Into  our  faithful  hearts. 

5  By  faith  the  upper  choir  we  meet, 

And  challenge  them  to  sing 
Jehovah,  on  his  shining  seat, 
Our  Maker  and  our  King. 

6  But  God  made  flesh,  is  wholly  ours, 

And  asks  our  noblest  strain  ; 
The  Father  of  celestial  powers, 
The  Friend  of  earth-born  man ! 


ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD.  11 

7  Ye  seraphs,  nearest  to  the  throne, 

With  rapturous  amaze 
On  us,  poor  ransom'd  worms,  look  down, 
For  heaven's  superior  praise ! 

8  The  King,  whose  glorious  face  ye  see, 

For  us  his  crown  resign'd  ; 
That  fullness  of  the  Deity, 
He  died  for  all  mankind ! 

S  C.  M. 

1  "OLEST  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 
X3   Our  Father,  God,  and  King, 
Thy  sovereign  goodness  we  record, 

Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 

2  By  thee  the  victory  is  given  : 

The  majesty  divine, 
And  strength  &  might,  and  earth  &  heaven, 
And  all  therein  is  thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone, 

Who  dost  thy  right  maintain  ; 
And  high  on  thine  eternal  throne, 
O'er  men  and  angels  reign. 

4  Riches,  as  seemeth  good  to  thee, 

Thou  dost,  and  honor,  give  ; 
And  kings  their  power  and  dignity 
Out  of  thy  hand  receive. 

5  Thou  hast  on  us  the  grace  bestow'd, 

Thy  greatness  to  proclaim  ; 
And  therefore  now  we  thank  our  God, 
And  praise  thy  glorious  name. 
C  Thy  glorious  name,  and  nature's  powers, 
Thou  dost  to  us  make  known  ; 


12  HEIXG  AlfD 

And  all  the  Deity  is  ours, 

Through  thine  incarnate  Son, 

9  L.  M. 

Power  of  God. 

1  T7^  TERNAL  Power,  whose  high  abode 
_t_J    Becomes  the  grandeur  of  our  God  ; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds  : 

2  Thee  while  the  first  archangel  sings, 
He  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings  : 
And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  around 
Fall  worshiping,  and  spread  the  ground. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  1 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too  ! 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High  ! 

4  Earth  from  afar  hath  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But  O  !  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind ! 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below  : 

Be  short  our  tunes ;  our  words  be  few  ! 
A  solemn  rev'rence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

10  L.  M. 

1  f^i  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
\SM  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 

And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud, 

Over  the  ocean  and  the  land ; 


ATTIUBUTES  OF  GOD.  13 

His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3    He  speaks — and  tempest,  hail,  and  wind. 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around; 
The  fearful  hart  and  frighted  hind 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

I  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 

And  lo!  the  stately  cedars  break; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 

The  vallies  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 
•~>  The  Lord  sits  Sovereign  on  the  flood, 

The  thund'rer  reigns  for  ever  King ; 
Uut  makes  his  church  his  biess'd  abode, 

Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler  language  there  the  Lord 
The  counsels  of  his  grace  imparts ; 
Amidst  the  raging  storm  his  word 

Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  heart.-. 

II  L.  M. 

Power  and  dominion  of  God. 
IHE  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns, 


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in  robes  of  majesty  array'd; 

His  rule  Omnipotence  sustains, 

And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made. 
2  Ere  rolling  worlds  began  to  move, 

Or  ere  the  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad, 

Thy  awful  throne  was  fix'd  above ; 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 
J  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise.. 

Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar ; 


14  BEING  AND 

Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies. 
And  foam  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God  on  high, 
Controls  the  fiercely  raging  seas ; 

He  speaks — and  noise  and  tempest  fly, 
The  waves  sink  down  in  gentle  peace. 

5  Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure, 
Eternal  holiness  is  thine  ; 

And  Lord,  thy  people  shall  be  pure, 
And  in  thy  blest  resemblance  shine. 

12  L.  M. 

The  all-seeing  God. 

1  X  ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me 
JLA  through ; 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

3  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height  I 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

4  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love ; 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  1 

5  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwcll'st  enthroned  in  light ; 


ATTRIBUTES  01'  GOD.  15 

Or  dive  to  hell,  where  vengeance  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

6  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea ; 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

7  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night ; 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

8  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes, 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades,  as  blazing  noon. 

9  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee  : 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy ; 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

10  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest  I 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

13  C.  M. 

Omniscience  of  God. 

1  X  ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee ; 
_Li  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 


16  BEING   AND 

My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  form'd  within, 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge !  deep  and  high 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  1 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 

14  C.  M. 

1  rBlHE  eye  of  God  is  everywhere 

JL    To  watch  the  sinner's  ways ; 
He  sees  who  join  in  humble  pray'r, 
And  who  in  solemn  praise. 

2  One  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord, 

Can  pierce  and  search  us  through  ; 
Nor  heaven,  nor  earth,  nor  hell  afford 

A  shelter  from  thy  view ! 
o  The  universe,  in  every  part, 

At  once  before  thee  lies  ; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart, 

Is  open  to  thine  eyes. 
4  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  pray  and  praise 

With  fervent,  holy  love  ; 
And  fit  us  by  thy  word  of  grace, 

To  worship  thee  above. 


\  I  Till  BUTES  OF  GOD.  17 

15  L.  M. 

Holiness  of  God. 

1  l^YOLY  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none! 
II  Thy  holiness  is  all  thy  own  ; 
A  drop  of  "that  unbounded  sea 

Is  ours,  a  drop  deriv'd  from  thee. 

2  And  when  thy  purity  we  share, 
Thy  only  glory  we  declare  ; 
And  humbled  into  nothing,  own, 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 

3  Sole,  self-existing  God  and  Lord, 
By  all  thy  heavenly  hosts  ador'd; 
Let  all  on  earth  how  down  tu  thee, 
And  own  thy  peerless  majesty  : 

4  Thy  power  unparalleled  confess, 
Established  on  the  Rock  of  peace  ; 
The  Rock  that  never  shall  remove, 
The  Rock  of  pure,  almighty  love. 

16  L.  M. 

The  Justice  of  God. 

1  T}1  TERXAL  King!  the  greatest,  best, 
JLi    For  ever  glorious,  ever  blest; 
The  great  I  AM,  Jehovah,  Lord, 

By  seraphim  and  saints  ador'd. 

2  Justice  the  firm  foundation  lays 

Of  all  thy  laws,  thy  works  and  ways ; 

Obedient  souls  will  ever  find 

A  God  that's  faithful,  loving,  kind. 

3  But  he  who  sins  becomes  aceurs'd, 
Or  God  would  be  no  longer  just : 
Curs'd  is  the  man  who  dares  withdraw 
Obedience  from  thv  holv  law. 

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18  bei:vg  Axn 

4  Where  then,  great  God,  or  how  shall  we 
Approach  thy  dreadful  majesty  ! 

Thy  sacred  law  we  oft  have  broke, 
And  stand  obnoxious  to  thy  stroke. 

5  But  O  thou  Holy,  Just  and  True ! 
Though  justice  must  have  all  its  due, 
Thou  canst  be  just,  yet  justify 

The  soul  that  doth  on  Christ  rely. 

G  O  boundless  wisdom,  love  and  power ! 
Thy  matchless  mercy  we  adore, 
That  found  out  this  amazing  plan, 
To  save  thy  ruin'd  creature,  man. 

7  We  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son ; 
We  plead  his  righteousness  alone  ; 
He  bore  the  curse,  whence  thou  art  just 
In  pard'ning  those  who  were  accurs'd. 

17  C.  M. 

Goodness  of  God. 

1  ~\T'E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

JL     With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 


ATTIUBUTES  OF  GOD.  19 

■1   To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 
Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouhle  rise. 
5  Thine  eye  hcholds,  with  kind  regard, 
The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humhlc  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 
G  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love, 
What  honors  shall  we  raise  1 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

IS  C.  M. 

Love  of  God. 

1  /^OME  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 
\J  And  lift  your  souls  above  ; 

Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 

Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears, 

To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  his  dreadful  name  ; 
But  Zion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 

The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 
1  In  all  his  doctrines  and  commands, 

His  counsels  and  designs, 
In  every  work  his  hands  have  fram'd. 

His  love  supremely  shines. 


20  BEIXG  AXD 

5  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim. 
Thro'  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 


19  C.  M. 

1  fTIHY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 

JL    Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still, 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear, 
That  sav'd  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

To  every  soul  abound; 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are ! 

A  rock  that  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure : 
And  while  the  truth  of  God  remain:.-. 
Hi.-  goodness  must  endure. 


ATTRIBUTES   OF  SOD.  2] 

•»0  L,  M. 

Perfections  <f  God  united. 

1  XX FINITE  grace!  and  can  it  be 

X.    That  heaven's  Supreme  should  stoop  so 
To  visit  one  so  vile  as  I,  [low, 

One  who  has  been  his  bitt'rest  foe  1 

2  ('an  holiness  and  wisdom  join 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace; 
To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin  with  all  its  guilt  erase  1 

3  0  love  !  beyond  conception  great, 
That  fonn'd  the  vast,  stupendous  plan  ! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet, 

To  reconcile  rebellious  man ! 

4  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 
And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains ! 
Astonish'd  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too, 

In  Christ  they  both  harmonious  meet ; 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 
And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

G  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
And  such  th'  amazing  depths  of  grace ; 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod, 
The  chosen  sons  of  Adam's  race. 

7   With  grateful  songs  then  let  our  souls. 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne; 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 


22  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

THE  SCRIPTURES. 


21  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
XX  By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

22  L.  M. 

1  >|lWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

X     The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought, 
Confirm 'd  the  messages  they  brought ; 
The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 

To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind; 


TllK  BCBIPTUS£S.  ''-'■> 

1 1. 'iv  I  can  fix  my  hopes  secure, 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure 

23  L.  M. 

1  "INTERNAL  Spirit*  'twas  thy  breath 
jLi   The  oracles  of  truth  inspired, 

And  kings,  and  holy  seers  of  old, 
With  strong  prophetic  impulse  fir'd. 

2  Fill'd  with  thy  great  almighty  power, 
Their  lips  with  heavenly  science  flow'd ; 
Their  hands  a  thousand  wonders  wrought, 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  God. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts  they  spread  the  news 
Of  pardon,  through  a  Saviour's  blood, 
And  to  a  num'rous  seeking  crowd 
Mark'd  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  powers  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 
Against  the  sacred  word  combine; 
Thy  providence  through  every  age, 
Securely  guards  the  book  divine. 

5  Thee,  its  great  Author,  source  of  light, 
Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore ; 

And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee, 
Its  hidden  wonders  to  explore. 

24  C.  M. 

1  "WEATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
JO    What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines  ! 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 


24  THE  SCHIPTUIIES. 

Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  3'ields  a  sweet  repast; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  springs  of  consolation  rise 

To  cheer  the  fainting  mind ; 

And  thirsty  souls  receive  supplies, 

And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

5  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

6  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight, 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

7  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there  ! 

25  L.  M. 

1  M^i  OD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
xJX  His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record ; 


THE  BCRJPTURB8.  25 

The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 
:i  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd, 

Able  to  make  us  wise  and  blest  ; 
The  doctrines  arc  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 
4  Ye  nations  all,  who  read  his  love, 
In  long  epistles  from  above  ; 
(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land,)  praise  ye  the  Lord. 

26  C.  M. 

1  rilHE  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

JL    The  sacred  leaves  unfold  : 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

2  Here  light  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love, 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

3  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And  all  our  wants  supplied  : 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest, 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

4  For  these  inestimable  gains, 

That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find. 

27  C.  M. 


T 


HE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word. 
And  brings  tbe  truth  to  sisjrht; 


26  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truth  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine, 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

2S  C.  M. 

I    T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
jLi  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord : 
And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  griefs  assuage ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field,  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 


the  scniPTnu>.  27 

S  (.)  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God! 
M\  roving  fort  command  : 
Nor  J  forsake  the  happy  road, 
That  loads  to  thy  right  hand. 

29  C.  M. 

1  "ITOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
XI  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  arc, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  : 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

0  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 
How  pure  is  every  page! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


*8  THE  SCIUPTUIIES. 

30  L.    M. 

1  1"N  OD,  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son, 

\JK  Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name ; 

May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 

The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  The  pris'ner  here  may  break  his  chains, 
The  weary  rest  from  all  his  pains, 
The  captive  feel  his  bondage  cease, 
The  mourner  find  the  way  of  peace. 

4  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies ; 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Oh  grant  us  grace,  Almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word ; 
Its  truth  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

31  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
Q$    To  thee  I  lift  my  eyes ; 

Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise. 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 
Fain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 


THE  FALL  ANT)  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAX.        39 

3  Help  me  to  road  this  volume  o'er 

With  now  and  fresh  delight, 

Help  me  to  love  Its  Author  more, 
To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

4  O  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days ; 
Its  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 


THE  FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF 

MAN. 

32  C.  M. 

1  TJI'ESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
.13   Adam,  our  father,  stood, 

Till  he  debased  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclined  ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  : 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  powers  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts. 


30  THE  FALL  AND 

And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

33  C.  M. 

1  T&ACKWARD,  with  humble  shame,  we 
Jj  On  our  original ;  [look 
How  is  our  nature  dashed  and  broke 

In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  vails  our  mind ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  Yet  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

4  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first ; 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power, 
That  new  creates  our  dust. 

34  L.  M. 

1  ~T  ORD,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
-Li  And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 


DSPSATITT  or  MAN'. 

o  make  me  wise  betimes  to  sec 

M\  danger  and  my  remedy. 
1  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 

Mv  only  refuge  is  thy  grace: 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean; 

The  Leprosy  lies  deep  within. 
5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 

Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 

Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 

Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 
G  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 

Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 

No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 
7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 

Nor  flesh,  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 

Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 

And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

35  C.  M. 

1  CI  IN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
kJ   Infects  our  vital  blood  ; 
The  only  help  is  sovereign  grace, 

And  the  physician,  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death  ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead. 

With  his  almighty  breath. 
:3   .Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage, 
Till  God's  own  £on,  with  skill  divine 

The  inward  lire  assuage. 


31 


32 


THE  FALL  A.\D 


1   We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 
And  solid  good  despise  ; 
Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 
Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We  drink  the  pois'nous  gall, 
And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell ; 
But  grace  prevents  the  fall. 

6  The  man,  possess'd  among  the  tombs, 

Cuts  his  own  flesh,  and  cries ; 
He  foams  and  raves  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies. 

36  L.  M. 

1  T   OOK  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye. 
JLi  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie  ; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughter  d  heaps  around. 

2  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

3  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move — they  waken — they  rejoice. 

37  L.  M. 

1    "ir   OKD,  what  was  man,  when  made  at  first, 
JLJ  Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust, 
That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place? 


DEPRATIT1    "i    man.  .i.S 

2  That  th.'u  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 

3  Hut  oh,  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 
What  honors  shall  thy  Sou  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  horn! 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made  ! 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead! 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin-, 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine. 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeemed  from  all 
The  mis'ries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New aadc,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

3S  C.  M. 

i    "VVTHEN  Adam  sinn'd,  through  all  his  race 
V  f      The  dire  contagion  spread ; — 
Sickness,  and  death,  and  deep  disgrace, 
Sprang  from  our  fallen  head. 

2  From  God  and  happiness  we  fly, 

To  earth  and  sense  confined ; 
Lost  in  a  maze  of  misery, 
Yet  to  our  mis'ry  blind. 

3  Corruption  flows  through  all  our  veins, 

Our  moral  beauty's  gone  ; 
The  gold  is  fled,  the  dross  remains  : 
O  sin,  what  hast  thou  done! 
1   Jesus,  reveal  thy  pard'ning  grace. 
Ami  draw  our  souls  to  Th<  e 
3 


34         THE  TALL  A1TD   DEPRAVITY    or  MA3T. 

Thou  art  the  only  hiding  place 
Where  ruin'd  souls  can  flee. 

39  C.  M. 

1  Q^  has  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts 
k3   To  practice  on  the  mind  ; 

With  flattering  looks  it  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  it  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
It  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  It  pleads  for  all  the  joy  it  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence  ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

4©  C.  M. 

i   PipHE  crowd,  the  poor,  unthinking  crowd, 
A    Refuse  thy  hand  to  see  ! 
They  will  not  hear  thy  loudest  rod, 
They  will  not  turn  to  thee. 

2  As  with  judicial  blindness  struck, 

They  all  thy  signs  despise  ; 
Harden  their  hearts  yet  more  and  mock 
The  anger  of  the  skies. 

3  But  blinder  still,  the  rich  and  great 

In  wickedness  excel, 


IHUIS T    AM)   TIIK   ATUNL.MI.N  I-  35 

And  revel  on  the  brink  of  I'M'' 
And  sport  and  dance  to  hell. 

I    Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 
Their  pleasure  they  require, 
\nd  sink  with  gay  inflifFrence  down 
To  everlasting  fire ! 


CHRIST  AND  THE  ATONEMENT. 

41  C.  M. 

Divinity  of  Christ. 

THEE  wc  adore,  Eternal  Word! 
The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 
By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  ador'd 
Ere  time  its  course  hegun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  display'd 

Thine  energy  divine ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 

3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey, — 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form  : 
A  man  of  grief  and  wo  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  sham 

To  vile  transgressors  due; 


36  CHRIST  AND 

Justice  the  prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. — 

6  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrest, 
Eternal  bliss  ensures. 

7  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine  ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

42  L.  M. 

1  "O  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 
-O   Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat, 

To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ! 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams ; 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one, 

Though  they  are  known  by  diff  rent  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honors  be  ador'd ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  ;ill  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 


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43  C.  M. 

Incarnation  of  Christ. 
\ 1  11 , E  shepherds  watch'd  their  Hocks  by 


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All  seated  on  the  ground,  ["ight, 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind,) 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  yon  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 
1  "The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  display'd, 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear' d  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God  on  high, 
And  thus  address'd  their  song  : 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

44  L.  M. 

Birth  "J  Christ. 
1    fll< »  US  a  child  is  born  from  heaven: 
_I_    To  us  the  Son  of  God  is  given; 


38  CHIIIST  Asa 

The  government  of  worlds  he  made, 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  he  laid. 

2  His  name,  the  Wonderful  shall  be  : 

His  wonders  heaven  and  earth  shall  see ; 
The  Counselor  of  truth  and  grace, 
Wo  leads  in  paths  of  righteousness. 

3  The  Mighty  God,  that  glorious  name, 
His  works  and  word  join  to  proclaim  ; 
The  everlasting  Father,  He, 

And  the  whole  church  his  family. 

4  The  Prince  of  peace,  on  David's  throne, 
And  nations  yet  unborn,  shall  own 
His  sov'reign,  and  his  gracious  sway ; 
Glad  of  the  honor  to  obey. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  he'll  maintain  ; 
To  everlasting  ages  reign ; 

And  his  blest  empire  shall  increase, 
Till  time  with  all  its  movements  cease. 

45  C.  M. 

Christ  comes  to  destroy  sin. 

1  1TOY  to  the  world ;  the  Lord  is  come ! 
93    Let  earth  receive  her  King  : 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth ;  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  kills,  &  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  mfest  the  ground ; 


He  comes  to  make  bis  blessings  now 
I'm-  as  the  curse  is  found. 
1    ii,.  ruli  •  the  world  with  truth  i 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 

is  righteous 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

46  C.  M. 

The  Advent  of  Christ. 

1  "m,TORTALS  awake,  with  angels  join, 
i-V JL  And  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

Jov,  love,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 

While  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  tun'd  the  golden  lyre. 
:*  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 
And  loud  the  echo  roll'd ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new  ; 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 
1   Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 
The  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  {lew  with  eager  joy 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

.'i   Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 
Lay  all  the  eastern  world. 
When  bursting  glorious,  heavenly  lighl 
The  wond'rous  scene  unfurl'd. 

G  Hark!  the  cherubic  armi< 
Vii'l  glory  leads  the  - 


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4f)  CH1UST  A\U 

Good-will,  and  peace,  are  heard  throughout 
The  harmonious,  heavenly  throng. 
7  Hail  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail ! 
Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  I 
Tho'  earth,  and  time,  and  life  shall  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

47  P.  M. 

1   TTAIL  the  blest  morn!   when  the  great 
11  Mediator 

Down  from  the  mansions  of  heaven  des- 
cends ! 
Shepherds  go  worship  the  babe  in  the  manger, 
Lo !  for  your  guide  the  bright  angel  attends. 
CHORUS. 
Brightest  $  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  %  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  Eaxt  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  Ins  cradle  the  dew  drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall, 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumbers  reclining. 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 
Brightest  $c. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Eden,  and  orFrings  divine  ; 
Gems  from  the  mountain,  and  pearls  from 
the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 
mine  I 

Brightest  4*c. 


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1    \  ainlj  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gold  would  his  favour  secure, 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  arc  the  pray'rs  of  the  poor. 
Brightest  <Sc. 

5  Low  at  his  feet,  we,  in  humble  prostration, 

Lose  all  our  sorrow,  and  trouble,  and  strife, 
There  we  receive  his  divine  consolation, 
Flowing  afresh  from  the  fountain  of  life. 
Brightest  <$c. 

6  He  is  our  friend  in  the  midst  of  temptation, 

Faithful  supporter  whose  love  cannot  fail  5 
Rock  of  our  refuge  and  hope  of  salvation, 
Light  to  direct  us  through  death's  gloomy 
vale. 

Brightest  fyc. 

7  Star    of  the    morning,    thy    brightness    de- 

clining, 
Shortly  must  fade  when  the  sun  dotli  arise, 
Beaming  refulgent,  his  glory  eternal, 

Shines  on  the  children  of  love  in  the  skies. 
Brightest  <$c. 

4S  C.  M. 

1   TTARK.  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
JX  The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

~   On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 
Exerts  his  sacred  lire; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 


42  CHRIST   AKD 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes,  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

49  L.  M. 

God  sent  his  Son  to  save  the  World. 

1  13RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 
JL     Fix'd  on  his  throne  of  truth  and  love  : 
Behold  the  finger  of  his  power ; 
Contemplate,  wonder,  and  adore. 

2  When  man,  debas'd  and  guilty  man. 
From  crime  to  crime  with  madness  ran, 
Well  might  his  arm  its  thunders  launch, 
And  blast  th'  ungrateful,  root  and  branch. 

3  But  clemency  with  justice  strove, 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love. 
"Go,  my  beloved  Son  I"  he  cried, 

"Be  thou  their  Saviour,  thou  their  guide." 


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t  Tke  eastern  star  with  glory  str«  ams 
It  comes  with  healing  on  its  beams, 
Dark  mists  of  error  lire  away. 
And  Judah  hails  the  rising  day. 

5  His  sacred  memory  wc  bless 
Whose  holy  gospel  we  profess; 
And  praise  that  great  almighty  name. 
From  whom  such  light  and  favour  came. 

50  L.  M. 

The  life  of  Christ  a  put  Urn  for  Christians. 

1  "\ -J  Y  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  ! 
1.7  JL  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  def  rencc  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Thy  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  pray'r : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too  ! 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here. 

Then  God,"  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 

51  L.  Iff. 

Christ's  mission  attested. 
1   pEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ' 
11   Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live! 


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The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies;  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood: 
He  l'ises,  and  appears  a  God, 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence,  and  for  ever,  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depai't ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

52  L.  M. 

The  Messiah  is  come. 

1  f"1  LORY  to  God !  who  reigns  above, 

UM    Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can,  [love, 

Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  O  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  only  Son  to  send ! 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live. 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive  ! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold  : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke  ; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expird, — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd ; 


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<  Jul  off  for  sins,  but  nol  bis  own. 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 
5  We  see  the  prophecies  fiilfill'd 
In  Jesus,  that  most  wond'rous  child: 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

53  C.  M. 

Christfs  agony  in  the  garden. 

1  ~W\  ARK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 
JLr    On  which  the  Lord  was  laid. 

His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down, 
In  agony  he  pray'd — 

2  "Father!  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If  such  thy  sacred  will ; 

If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 

Thy  pleasure  I  fulfill  !" 

3  Go  to  the  garden,  sinner!  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow  : 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee — 
For  thee  he  lies  so  low ! 

4  Then  learn  of  Him  the  cross  to  bear, 

Thy  Father's  will  obey  ; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake,  to  watch  and  pray. 

54  C.  M. 

Jesus  went  about  doing  good. 
1    TOEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
A3    Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
Tin-  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
Wiih  mildest  radiance  shim-. 


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2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy  ; 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found, 
He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wip'd  their  tears 
And  hcal'd  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood, 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ; 
He  labour'd  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  his  task  pursued ; 
While  humble  pray'r  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renew'd. 

6  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resign'd  he  bow'd  and  said, 
"Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !" 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide  ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  : 

O  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 

His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

55  C.  M. 

The  love  of  a  dying  Saviour. 


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EHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 


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2  Hark,  b  ■»«  be  groans!  while  nature 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  Tis(];mr!  the  p  ••-  aous  ransom's  paid ! 

"Receive  my  soul ':"  he  cries: 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head  ; 

He  bows  his  head,  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine. 
0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
i  vet  !"1  ■  like  thine  ! 

56  C.  M. 

The  sufferings  of  the  Saviour. 

1  A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ! 
J\.  And  did  my  Sovereign  die! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  II 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in  ; 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

1  Thus  might  I  bide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears: 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
\ud  melt  mine  eves  to  tea 


48  CHRIST    AND 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

57  L.  M. 

Christ  condemned  and  crucified. 

1  "^TE  that  pass  by,  behold  the  Man ! 

X     The  Man  of  griefs,  condemn'd  for  you  ! 
The  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue ! 

2  See !  how  his  back  the  scourges  tear, 
While  to  the  bloody  pillar  bound  ! 

The  ploughers  make  long  furrows  there, 
Till  all  his  body  is  one  wound. 

3  Nor  can  he  thus  their  hate  assuage ; 
His  innocence,  to  death  pursu'd, 
Must  fully  glut  their  utmost  rage ; 
Hark  !  how  they  clamour  for  his  blood  ! 

4  To  us  our  own  Barabbas  give ! 
Away  with  him,  (they  loudly  cry  :) 
Away  with  him,  not  lit  to  live, 
The  vile  seducer  crucify  ! 

5  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 
With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood ! 
His  sacred  limbs,  expos'd  and  bare, 

Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood. 

6  See,  there  !  his  temples  crown'd  with  thorn  ! 
His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide  ! 

His  streaming  feet  transfixt  and  torn ! 
The  fountain  gushing1  from  his  side! 


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7  Where  is  the  King  of  Glory  now! 
The  everlasting  Son  of  God  ? 

TV  Immortal  hangs  hi*  languid  brow  : 
Th'  Almighty  taints  beneath  his  load  ! 

8  Beneath  my  load  be  taints  and  dies; 

I  lill'd  his  soul  with  pangs  unknown : 
I  caus'd  those  mortal  groans  and  cries, 
I  khTd  the  Father's  only  tton! 

58  L.  M. 

1  f~\  THOU  dear  suffring  Son  of  God, 
\-J   How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move! 
Help  me  to  catch  thy  precious  blood ; 
Help  me  to  taste  thy  dying  love  ! 

2  Give  me  to  feel  thy  agonies, 
One  drop  of  thy  sad  cup  afford  : 

I  fain  with  thee  would  sympathize, 
And  share  the  suff  rings  of  my  Lord. 

3  The  earth  could  to  her  centre  quake, 
Convuls'd  while  her  Creator  died: 

O  let  my  inmost  nature  shake, 
And  die  with  Jesus  crucify 'd  ! 

4  At  thy  last  gasp  the  graves  display 'd 
Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies  ; 

O  that  my  soul  might  burst  the  shade, 
And,  quieken'd  by  thy  death,  arise  ! 

5  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death, 
And  tremble,  and  asunder  part  : 

O  rend  with  thine  expiring  breath, 
The  harder  marble  of  my  heart ! 

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1     11701'LD  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die  ? 
V  T      Why  hangs  he  then  on  vender  tree  ! 
4 


50  CHll  1ST    AMI 

What  means  that  strange  expiring  cry  ! 

(Sinners,  he  prays  for  you  and  rac ;) 
"Forgive  them,  Father,  O  forgive, 
They  know  not  that  by  me  they  live  !" 

2  Jesus  descended  from  above. 

Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve  ; 
Great  God  of  universal  love, 

If  all  the  world  through  thee  may  live, 
In  us  a  quick'ning  Spirit  be, 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

3  Thou  loving  all-atoning  Lamb, 

Thee  by  thy  painful  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and  shame, 

Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  precious  death  and  life — I  pray 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

4  O  let  me  kiss  thy  bleeding  feet, 

And  bathe  and  wash  them  with  my  tears  : 
The  stoiy  of  the  love  repeat 

In  every  drooping  sinner's  ears ; 
That  all  may  hear  the  quick'ning  sound ; 
Since  I,  even  I  have  mercy  found. 

5  O  let  thy  love  my  heart  constrain, 

Thy  love  for  every  sinner  free, 
That  every  fallen  son  of  man, 

May  taste  the  grace  that  found  out  me ; 
That  all  mankind  with  me  may  prove. 
Thy  sovereign,  everlasting  love. 

GO  L.  M. 

1   "V^TTHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
v  V     On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  nil  my  pride. 


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2   Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  1  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 

All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 
■>  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ! 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing-,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

61  P.  M.  8,  7.  4. 

1  TTTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
JlI  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 
See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  ! 

"It  is  finish'd !" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finish'd! — 0  what  pleasure. 

Do  these  precious  words  alford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord  ; 

It  is  finish'd ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ; 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promised, 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe, 

It  is  finish'd  ! — 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 


52  CHKIST   AND 

4  Tunc  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs. 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

62  L.  M. 

The  Friend  of  sinners  dies. 


H] 


Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  : 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load : 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 
Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  man  ! 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  : 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 
The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 
In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise  : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him   "  Welcome  to  the  skies !" 
Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  your  great  Deliv'rcr  reigns  : 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains  ! 
Say,  "Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King  ! 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!" 
Then  ask  the  monster,  "Where's  thy  stino;  ? " 
And,  "Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave?" 


J  UK    ATON  I.M  ).>   I  . 

63  C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  TJTJLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
JL     We  wretched  sinners  lay  ; 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prinee  of  grace 

Beheld  onr  helpless  grief: 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love !) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled  ; 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ! 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues, 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told  ! 

64  P.  M. 

Christ's  Resurrection  and  Ascension. 

AX  GELS,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  ! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 
Z   Shout,  ye  seraphs  ;  Gabriel,  raise, 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ! 


53 


54  CHRIST   AND 

Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes, 
See  the  Conqu'ror  mount  the  skies  ; 
Troops  of  angels  on  the  road 
Hail,  and  sing  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide, 
Glorious  Hero,  thro'  them  ride  ; 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne, 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

5  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres ; 
Praise  him  in  the  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand,  thousand  tongues. 

"  Every  note  to  rapture  swell : 
Sing  the  powers  of  death  and  hell 
Dragg'd  in  chains  behind  his  wheels, 
Each  the  wreck  eternal  feels. 

7  Let  Immanuel  be  ador'd, 
Ransom,  Mediator,  Lord ; 
To  creation's  utmost  bound 
Let  th'  immortal  praise  resound. 

65  C.  M. 

The  same. 

1  "^7"E  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 

i    Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought, 

Such  wonders  love  can  do! 


I  II  K  AI'II.N  km  i:\t.  •>•> 

Thus  cold  iii  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbb'd  and  tiled  tor  you  '. 

:>  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief; 
Let  grateful  sorrows  rise  ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs, 

The  Saviour  lives  again! 
Not  all  the  holts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqu'ror  could  detain. 

5  Hiah  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonor' d  head  ; 
And  through  unnumbcr'd  years  he  jeigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his,  shall  every  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 
And  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord 
Through  all  his  shining  way. 

66  S.  M. 

"The  Lord  is  risen  indeed."  Luke  xxiv,  34. 

1   "FfnHE  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed." 
JL    And  are  the  tidings  true  ] 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

:i  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more  ; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 

Who  stood  oppos'd  before. 
■  >   -The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  is  his  work  perfonn'd; 


56  CHRIST    AND 

The  captive  surely  now  is  heed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarm'd. 

4  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Attending  angels  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres. 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord, 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

67  C.  M. 

1  fjlHE  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd, 

JL     On  heaven's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those,  for  whom  on  earth 
He  heav'd  his  dying  groan. 

2  His  greatness  now  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  bright  can  tell ; 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  his  joys, 
That  souls  are  sav'd  from  hell. 

3  For  this  he  taught,  and  toil'd,  and  bled; 

For  this  his  life  was  given  ; 
For  this  he  fought,  and  vanquish'*]  death ; 
For  this  he  reigns  in  heaven. 

4  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give ; 
Sing  loud  Hosannas  to  his  name, 
With  whom  you  too  shall  live. 

68  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Intercessor. 
1    T¥E  lives — the  great  Redeemer  lives! 
.MM    What  joy  the  bless'd  assurance  gives! 


THE  A  ton  i.  v.  i;\  i 

And  now,  before  his  Father  God, 
Pleads  tlic  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

•  And  justice  arni'd  with  frowns  appeal 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  pence. 

3  Hence  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts; 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

!    In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 

When  sin  and  .Satan  join  their  power. 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart — 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5   Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend  ! 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

6J>  L.  M. 

1  ^~\F"  him  who  did  salvation  bring, 
\Jr    I  could  for  ever  think  and  sing; 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  given  ! 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heaven  : 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul  : 
Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blush'd  in  blood, 
He  clos'd  his  eyes  to  show  us  God  ; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show 


58  CHRIST    AND 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan ! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly ; 
I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry  ; 

Ah!  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof! 
Ah !  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 

TO  C.  M. 

Christ  adored  by  the  heavenly  host. 

1  £\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
\y  The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 

Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice, 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise, 

Through  every  heavenly  street; 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down, 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

•i  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 
Let.  mortals  learn  their  strains : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
►Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head  ! 


TD  E  -VTOX  E.M  EN  r.  59 

Thou  hast  redeem'd our  souls  with  !>1"->.I, 

Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  wc  shall  reign  with  thee. 

1  C.  M. 

The  Redeemer  praised  by  Angels. 
EYOND  the  glitt'ring  starry  skies, 
Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 
There,  in  the  houndless  worlds  of  light, 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dwells. 


B 


2  Legions  of  angels  round  his  throne 
In  countless  armies  shine  ; 
At  his  right  hand,  with  golden  harps, 
They  offer  songs  divine, 


3 


"Hail,  glorious  Prince  of  peace,"  they  cry, 

"Whose  unexampled  love 
Mov'd  thee  to  quit  those  hlissful  realms, 

And  royalties  above." 

4  Thro'  all  his  travels  here  below, 

They  did  his  steps  attend, 
Oft  wond'ring,  how,  or  where,  at  last, 
This  mystic  scene  would  end. 

5  They  saw  his  heart  transfix'd  with  wounds 

And  view'd  the  crimson  gore; 
They  saw  him  break  the  bars  of  death, 
Which  none  e'er  broke  before. 

G  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above, 
To  bear  him  to  his  throne; 
Clapp'd  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cried' 
••The  glorious  work  is  done." 


CO  CIIHIST    XSTi 

72  C.  M. 

Offices  of  Christ. 
J    "M7E  Mess  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
*  T     Who  comes  with  truth  and  grace 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  rev'renee  our  High  Priest  above, 

Who  offerd  up  his  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honor  our  exalted  King, 

How  sweet  are  his  commands ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  blessed  name, 

Who  saves  by  glorious  ways  ; 
Th'  anointed  Saviour  has  a  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

73  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  "FESUS,  immortal  King,  arise! 
QJ    Rise  and  assert  thy  sway  ; 

Till  earth,  subdu'd,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Kide  forth,  victorious  Conqu'ror,  ride, 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet ! 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly 

Tins  spacious  earth  around  ; 


THE  ATONE.MEN IT.  fil 

'J 'ill  every  .soul  beneath  the  sun 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  Oh  may  the  great  Redeemer's  name 

Through  every  clime  be  known  ! 
And  heathen  gods,  like  Dagon,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

5  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

May  Jesus  be  ador'd  ! 
And  earth  with  all  her  millions  shout, 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

74  L.  M. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

1  "117HEIV,  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain, 

f  T     The  glitt'ring  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wand'ring  eye. 

2  Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode — 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark ; 
The  ocean  yawn'd — and  rudely  blow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  found'ring  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze  ; 

Death-struck,  I  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem, 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease : 


62  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

And  through  the  storms,  and  danger's  thrall, 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
6  Now,  safely  moor'd — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star — the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 


?5  L.  M. 

1  TTl  TERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess 

JEi    And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down, 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten 'd  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know, 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin  ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice  j 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


76  L.  M. 

racious  Spiri 

ight  and  comfort  from  above. 


I    /NOME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\J   With  light  a 


holy  spirit.  88 

Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  ns  sate,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare ; 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

That  we  may  know  and  love  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  righteousness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take,  to  dwell  with  God  : 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

??  C.  M. 

1  TTE'S  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent, 
JLi  All  hearts  new  joy  resume  ; 
Sing,  ye  redeem'd,  with  one  consent, 

•'The  Comforter  is  come." 

2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

Could  God  on  man  bestow  1 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below  ! 

3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal  ! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know  ; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way. 
Thou  'jiv'st  us  strength  to 


64  HOLY  sriRix. 

78  L.  M. 

1  4~1  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs, 
\J  To  reach  the  wonders  of  the  day, 
When  with  the  fiery  cloven  tongues 

Thou  didst  those  glorious  scenes  display. 

2  Oh,  'twas  a  most  auspicious  hour, 

Season  of  grace  and  sweet  delight, 
When  thou  didst  come  with  mighty  power, 
And  light  of  truth  divinely  bright. 

3  By  this  the  blest  disciples  knew 

Their  risen  Head  had  enter  d  heaven ; 
Had  now  obtain'd  the  promise  due, 
Fully  by  God  the  Father  given. 

4  Lord,  we  believe  to  us  and  ours 

The  apostolic  promise  given  ; 
We  want  the  pentccostal  powers, 

The  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven. 

5  Ah!  leave  us  not  to  mourn  below, 

Or  long  for  thy  return  to  pine  ; 
Now,  Lord,  the  Comforter  bestow, 
And  fix  in  us  the  Guest  divine. 

6  Assembled  here  with  one  accord, 

Calmly  we  wait  the  prornis'd  grace, 
The  purchase  of  our  dying  Lord  : 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  ±111  the  place. 

7  If  every  one  that  asks  may  find, 

If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall, 

Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind; 

Great  grace  be  now  upon  us  all. 

8  Behold,  to  thee  our  souls  aspire, 

And  languish  thy  descent  to  meet : 


mr.  spread  of  tiik  c;osim:l. 

Kindle  in  each  the  living  fire. 
And  fix  in  every  heart  thy  seat. 

-59  8.  M. 


|  10ME 

\J  Wit] 


th  energy  divine, 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
From  the  celestial  hills, 

Life,  licrht,  and  joy  dispense; 
And  may  I  daily,  hourly  fee! 

Thy  quick'ning  influence. 
Melt,  melt,  this  frozen  heart, 

This  stubborn  -will  subdue, 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 

And  form  me  all  anew. 
Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise  ; 
And  unto  thee  I  will  devote 

The  remnant  of  mv  days. 


THE  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL 


SO  S.  M. 

1  "IJJOW  beanteous  are  their  feet, 
J-jL   Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 
That  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 

And  words  of  peace  reveal  ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice, 

So  sweet  the  tidings  are; 
5 


t 

C6  THE  SPREAD  OF 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King: 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here  !" 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  the  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 

Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 

But  died  without  the  sight ! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Loi'd  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God.. 

SI  S.  M. 

1  ~\T'E  messengers  of  Christ, 

JL    His  sov'reign  voice  obey  ; 
Arise !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  master  whom  you  serve 

Will  needful  strength  bestow ; 
Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 
The  cause  is  God's  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 


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-1   Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  lame. 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace, 
To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 

Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 
5   We  wish  you  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success; 
Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth, 
Will  your  endeavors  bless. 

82  L.  M. 

1  f"1  O,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord, 
\M  Bid  the  whole  world  my  grace  receive, 
He  shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word ; 

He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 

2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 

By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands ; 
"I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 

I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

S3  C.  M. 

1    f  1  O,  and  the  Saviom-'s  grace  proclaim, 
U   Ye  messengers  of  God ; 
Go  publish  thro'  Immanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood, 
'■i  What  tho'  your  arduous  task  may  lie 
Thro'  regions  dark  as  death  ; 
What  tho'  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path  ? 


00  THE  SPREAD  OF 

3  Yet,  with  determin'd  courage,  go. 

And  arm'd  with  power  divine. 
Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow. 
And  on  your  labours  shine. 

4  He  who  has  call'd  you  to  the  war, 

Will  recompense  your  pains ; 
Before  Messiah's  conquering  car, 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not,  tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

But  plead  your  master's  cause  ; 
Nor  doubt  that  e'en  your  mighty  foes. 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 

84  L.  M. 

1  I^OMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 
\J   Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord; 
O  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go, 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry : 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show  ; 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  Prepare  ! 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there! 

4  The  Lord  your  God  will  quickly  come ; 
Sinners  repent,  the  call  obey ; 

Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room. 
Ye  desert  souls,  prepare  his  way. 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all, 
Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain; 


the  Rosn;r..  69 

The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  L>e  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 
6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  displayed 
Shall  all  mankind  together  view. 
And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 

85  L.  M. 

1  XESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
•J    Does  his  successive  journeys  run  j 
His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet ; 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word. 

3  To  him  shall  endless  pray'r  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song, 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

H6  S.  M. 

1  XTE  scrvants  of  the  Lord, 

X    Each  in  his  office  wait ; 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame: 


iO  THE  SrREAD  0E 

Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch,  'tis  your  Lord's  command  ; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near  ; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found : 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread, 

With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 
And  raise  that  fav'rite  servant's  head. 
Amidst  th'  angelic  band. 

S7  L.  M. 

1  *F  I^WAS  Jesus'  last  and  great  command, 

JL    "Go,  preach  my  word  in  every  land, 
To  all  be  my  salvation  shown. 
To  every  creature  make  it  known. 

2  While  thus  employ'd,  expect  my  grace, 
Attending  you  from  place  to  place  ; 
Where'er  you  meet,  expect  me  there, 
In  church,  or  house,  or  open  air." 

3  Commission'd  thus,  we  come  abroad, 
To  preach  the  gospel  of  our  God  ; 
The  love  of  God,  in  Christ  to  tell, 
The  love  that  saves  from  sin  and  hell. 

I   Jesus,  our  Lord,  thy  word  fulfil, 
Thy  Spirit's  power  be  with  us  still  ; 
May  all  our  souls  thy  blessings  share. 
Accept  our  praise  and  hear  our  pray'r. 


THE   GOSPEL.  71 

88  C.    M. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord,  "My  Son  shall  reign 
To  earth's  remotest  bound: 
I  will  his  holy  throne  maintain, 
And  all  his  foes  confound." 

2  Arise,  O  God,  thy  strength  display, 

Stretch  forth  thy  conqu'ring  sword ; 
O'er  every  land  thy  sceptre  sway, 
And  shed  thy  grace  abroad. 

3  Soon  may  the  Gentile  and  the  Jew 

With  one  consent  submit; 
And  men  of  every  name  and  hue, 
Bow  at  Immanuel's  feet. 

4  Send  forth  thy  Spirit  with  thy  word, 

To  every  tribe  and  tongue  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  praise  the  Lord, 
In  one  delightful  song. 

89  6.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  "O  LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
JO  The  gladly  solemn  sound ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Pre 
Hath  full  atonement  made  : 

Ye  weary  spirits,  rest, 

Ye  mournful  soul--,  be  glad  : 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 

•  trn,ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


?'J  THE   SPREAD   OF 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  all-atoning  Lamb ; 

Redemption  in  his  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive, 

And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 
Your  heritage  above, 

Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners  home. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 
The  news  of  heavenly  grace  ; 

And,  sav'd  from  earth,  appear 
Before  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

90  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  word  of  mercy  give, 
ftP    And  let  it  swiftly  run  ; 

And  let  the  priests  themselves  believe, 
And  put  salvation  on. 

2  Cloth'd  with  the  Spirit  of  Holiness, 

May  all  thy  people  prove 


THE  GOSPEL.  73 

The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace, 
The  joy  of  perfect  love. 

3  Jesus,  let  all  thy  lovers  shine, 

Illustrious  as  the  sun, 
And  bright  with  borrow'd  rays  divine, 
Their  glorious  circuit  run. 

4  Beyond  the  reach  of  mortals,  spread 

Their  light  where'er  they  go  ; 
And  heavenly  influence  shed 
On  all  the  world  below. 

5  As  giants  may  they  run  their  race, 

Exulting  in  their  might; 
As  burning  luminaries  chase 
The  gloom  of  hellish  night. 

6  As  the  bright  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

Their  healing  wings  display  ; 
And  let  their  lustre  still  increase 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

91  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  name  high  over  all 
QJ    In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky  ! 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  Name  to  sinners  given  ! 

It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear; 

It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3  Jesus  the  pris'ner's  fetters  breaks, 

And  bruises  Satan's  head  ; 
Power  into  strengthless  souls  it  speaks, 
And  life  into  the  dead. 


74  THE  SPREAD  OF 

4  0  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace  ; 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

5  His  only  righteousness  I  show, 

His  saving  truth  proclaim  : 
'Tis  all  my  business  here  below, 
To  cry  ""Behold  the  Lamb!" 

6  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 

I  may  but  gasp  his  Name  ! 
Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death, 
"Behold,  behold  the  Lamb!" 

92  L.  M. 

RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake! 
Thine  own  immortal  strength  put  on ! 
With  terror  cloth'd,  hell's  kingdom  shake. 
And  cast  thy  foes  with  fury  down. 

2  As  in  the  ancient  days  appear  ! 

The  sacred  annals  speak  thy  fame  ; 
Be  now  omnipotently  near, 
To  endless  ages  still  the  same. 

3  By  death  and  hell  pursu'd  in  vain, 

To  thee  the  ransom'd  seed  shall  come ; 
Shouting  their  heavenly  Zion  gain, 

And  pass  through  death  triumphant  home. 

4  The  pain  of  life  shall  then  be  o'er, 

The  anguish  and  distracting  care  ; 
There  sighing  grief  shall  weep  no  more, 
And  sin  shall  never  enter  there. 

5  Where  pure,  essential  joy  is  found, 

The  Lord's  redeem'd  their  heads  shall  raise, 


'A 


THE  S0SPEL. 

Willi  everlasting  gladness  crown'd, 

And  fill'd  with  love,  and  lost  in  praise. 

93  C.  M. 

1  ir  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 
JLi  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give, 
Now  let  them  from  the  month  of  God, 

Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 

The  pastor's  care  demands  : 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fill'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  hliss  forego  ! 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live, 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 

4  And  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there  ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults. 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear. 

5  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach. 

Their  own  Redeemer  see, 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  1 1 

9-t  7s  &  6s. 

1    I jiROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
JL      From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afiic's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river. 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 


76  THE  SPREAD  OF 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  1 
Salvation  !  O,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim  : 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name ! 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature. 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

95  4  7s. 

1  ■V17'ATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
T  ▼     What  its  signs  of  promise  are  : 
Trav'ler!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height. 
See  that  glory-beaming  star  I 


Tar.  gospel.  77 

Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ra\ 
Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ' 

Trav'ler  !  yes  ;  it  brings  the  day — 
Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  : 
Trav'ler!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends. 
Watchman!  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  1 
Trav'ler  !  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  ; 
Trav'ler  !  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn  ; 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wand'rings  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  ; 
Trav'ler!  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

06  8  lines  8s  &  7s. 

1   1|¥/"H0  will  go  to  rear  the  standard 
▼  V      Of  the  cross  in  heathen  lands, 
V>  here  the  people  sit  in  darkness. 
Bound  by  superstition's  bands  .' 
Who  will  leave  their  friends  and  country. 

Bid  adieu  to  earthly  bliss, 
Yield  their  lives  a  willing  offering, 
To  so  great  a  work  as  this  1 

■2   Who  will  go  to  Afric's  center. 
Tell  the  Ethiop  there's  a  God, 


/»  THE  SPREAD  OF 

Point  him  to  the  crimson  fountain 
Of  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood  1 

Who  will  climb  the  Rocky  Mountains, 
Thro'  the  western  forests  stray, 

Where  thick  gloom  and  pagan  darkness 
Long  have  held  unrival'd  sway  1 

3  Oh !  for  Paul's  denying  spirit, 

For  his  missionary  zeal ; 
And  the  perfect  love  of  Jesus, 

Every  Christian  heart  to  fill  : 
Then  the  earth  would  soon  be  cover'd 

With  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 
And  the  far-off  isles  of  ocean 

Soon  would  all  receive  his  word. 

9?  L.  M. 

1  QHEPHERD  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye, 
KJ   The  thousands  of  our  Israel  see  : 

To  thee  in  their  behalf  we  cry, 

Ourselves  but  newly  found  in  thee. 

2  See  where  o'er  desert  wastes  they  err, 

And  neither  food  nor  feeder  have  ; 
Nor  fold,  nor  place  of  refuge  near ; 
For  no  man  cares  their  souls  to  save. 

3  Wild  as  the  untaught  Indian's  brood, 

The  Christian  savages  remain  ; 
Strangers,  yea,  enemies  to  God, 

They  make  thee  spill  thy  blood  in  vain. 

4  Thy  people,  Lord,  are  sold  for  nought ; 

Nor  know  they  their  Redeemer  nigh : 

They  perish  whom  thyself  hast  bought; 

Their  souls  for  lack  of  knowledge  die. 


THE  OOSPEr..  /  'J 

5  The  pit  its  mouth  hath  open'd  wide, 
To  swallow  up  its  careless  prey  : 
Why  should  they  die,  when  thou  hast  died  '. 
Hast  died  to  bear  their  sins  away  ! 

(3   Why  should  the  foe  thy  purchase  seize  ! 
Remember,  Lord,  thy  dying  groans; 
The  meed  of  all  thy  sutFrings  these; 
O  claim  them  for  thy  ransom'd  ones. 

7  Extend  to  these  thy  pardning  grace  : 

To  these  be  thy  salvation  show'd  : 
O  add  them  to  thy  chosen  race  ! 

O  sprinkle  all  their  hearts  with  blood  ! 

8  Still  let  the  publicans  draw  near  : 

Open  the  door  of  faith  and  heaven ; 

And  grant  their  hearts  thy  word  to  hear ! 

And  witness  all  their  sins  forgiven. 

98  8.  7.  8.  7.  4.  7. 

1  ~^E7ES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee  ; 

A    All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ! 
(-'an  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell. 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, 

Joys  no  stranger's  heart  can  tell; 
Happy  home,  'tis  sure  I  love  thee, 

Can  I,  can  I  say  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell ! 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell; 


80  THE  SPREAD  OF 

Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
Can  I  say  a  last  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  1 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well, 
Far  away,  ye  billows  bear  me  ; 

Lovely  native  land,  farewell ! 
Pleas'd  I  leave  thee — 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  desert  let  me  labor, 

On  the  mountain  let  me  tell 
How  he  died,  the  blessed  Saviour, 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell ! 
Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell ; 
Glad  I  leave  thee, 
Native  land  farewell !  farewell ! 

99  C.  M. 

1  |^i  RE  AT  God!  the  nations  of  the  earth 
\*    Are  by  creation  thine; 

And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasurM  in  thy  mind. 


THE   GOSPEL.  81 

3  Lord!  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 
Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  O  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word, 
And  vassals  long  enslav'd  become 

The  freemen  of  the  Lord? 
r>  When  shall  th'  unlutor'd  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanucl's  feet, 

And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

6  Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love  ; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove. 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays  ; 
And  build,  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

lOO  L.  M. 

1  "%  /ITLLIONS  there  are  on  heathen  ground, 
XtX  Who  never  heard  the  gospel's  sound ; 
Lord  send  it  forth,  and  let  it  run, 

Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 

2  G  uide  thou  our  lips,  who  stand  to  tell 
Sinners  the  way  that  leads  from  hell ; 
To  those  who  give,  do  thou  impart 

A  gen'rous,  wise,  and  tender  heart. 

3  Lord,  crown  their  zeal,  reward  their  care, 
That  in  thv  grace  thev  all  may  share  : 

6 


AWAKLXIXCx 


And  those  who  now  in  darkness  dwell, 
Deliv'rance  sing  from  guilt  and  hell. 


AWAKENING  AND  INVITING. 


101  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  Jerusalem,  awake. 
,/V  No  longer  in  thy  sins  lie  down : 
The  garment  of  salvation  take, 
Thy  beauty  and  thy  strength  put  on. 

2  Shake  off  the  dust  that  blinds  thy  sight. 
And  hides  the  promise  from  thine  eyes  ; 
Arise,  and  struggle  into  light, 

The  great  Deliv'rer  ealls,  Arise  ! 

3  Shake  off  the  bands  of  sad  despair, 
Zion,  assert  thy  liberty  ; 

Look  up,  thy  broken  heart  prepare, 
And  God  shall  set  the  captive  free. 

4  Vessels  of  mercy,  sons  of  grace, 
Be  purg'd  from  every  sinful  stain, 
Be  like  your  Lord,  his  word  embrace, 
Nor  bear  his  hallow'd  name  in  vain. 

5  The  Lord  shall  in  your  front  appear, 
And  lead  the  pompous  triumph  on  ; 
His  glory  shall  bring  up  the  rear, 
And  perfect  what  his  grace  begun. 


L.  M. 

hither,  all  ye  v 

javv  laden  sinners,  come 


1    ipOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls 
Ij  Ye  he; 


\-.  U    INV1TIM-;. 

I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest,  who  learn  of  mc  ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 
1  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command. 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

103  S.  M. 

1  DINNERS,  the  call  obey, 
KJ   The  latest  call  of  grace  : 
The  day  is  come,  the  vengeful  day 

Of  a  devoted  race. 

2  Devils  and  men  combine 

To  plague  the  faithless  seed, 

And  phials  full  of  wrath  divine. 

Are  bursting  on  your  head. 

3  Enter  into  the  Rock, 

Ye  trembling  slaves  of  sin, 
The  Rock  of  your  salvation,  struck. 
And  cleft  to  take  you  in. 

4  To  shelter  the  distress'd 

He  did  the  cross  endure; 

Enter  into  the  clefts,  and  res! 

Ju  Jems'  wounds  secure. 


84  AWAKENING 

5  Jesus,  to  thee  wo  fly 

From  the  devouring  8 word  : 
Our  city  of  defence  is  nigh ; 
Our  help  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Or  if  the  scourge  o'erflow. 

And  laugh  at  innocence. 
Thine  everlasting  arms  we  know. 
Shall  be  our  souls'  defence. 

104  C.  M. 

1  rilHE  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 

JL    Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty  longing  heart. 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  our  every  pain : 
(Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  !) 
.Xor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts, 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly. 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

105  L.  M. 

1    FI10-DA  Y.  if  you  will  hear  hi^  voice. 
JL    Now  is  the  time  to  make  vour  choice; 


AND   TXVITIXG.  85 

Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go? 
:s;iy,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no? 
','    \  .■  wand' ring  souls,  who  find  no  rest, 
Say,  will  you  be  for  ever  blest — 
Will  you  be  sav'd  from  sin  and  hell — ■ 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  1 

3  Come  now  dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  : 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name — 
For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same — 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

5  Leave  all  your  sports  and  glitt'ring  toys, 
Come  share  with  us  eternal  joys; 

Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell  ? 
Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell, 

106  C.  M. 

1  X  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
JLi  And  every  heart  rejoice  ! 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 

With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

Who  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys, 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd, 

A  soul  reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 


80  AWAKEXIXG 

4  Ho  !  ye  who  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging-  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace, 

Stand  open  all  the  day; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

107  L.  M. 

1  4~"lOME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast, 
\J   Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 

For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all : 

Come,  all  the  world!  come,  sinner,  thou! 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  restless  wand'rers  after  rest ; 

Ye  poor,  and  maim'd,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive  ; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live : 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suiTer  him  to  die  in  vain  ! 

5  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel ; 

His  conqu'ring  love  consent  to  feel : 
Yield  to  his  love's  resistless  power, 
And  fight  against  your  God  no  more. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice! 


:  N  VITJ  N  0 . 

His  offer'd  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace! 

7   This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay  ! 
This  is  the  acceptable  day  ; 
Come  in  this  moment  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him  who  died  for  all. 

10S  L.  M. 

1  TTO  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh; 
JJL  'Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race  ; 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come! 

Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call ; 
"Return,  ye  weary  wand'rers,  home, 
And  find  my  grace  is  free  for  all." 

3  See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise: 

For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls  ; 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,  nor  price, 
Ye  lab'ring,  burden'd,  sin-sick  souls. 

4  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give, 

Leave  all  you  have,  and  are,  behind ; 
Frankly  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

5  "Why  seek  ye  that  which  is  not  bread, 

X or  can  your  hungry  souls  sustain  1 
On  ashes,  husks,  and  air  ye  feed ; 
Ye  spend  your  little  all  in  vain. 

6  In  search  of  empty  joys  below, 

Ye  toil  with  unavailing  strife: 

Whither,  ah  !  whither  would  ye  go  ? 

I  have  the  words  of  endless  life. 


88  a-wakzxixg 

7  Hearken  to  me  with  earnest  eare, 

And  freely  eat  substantial  food ; 

The  sweetness  of  my  mercy  share. 

And  taste  that  I  alone  am  good. 

8  I  hid  you  all  my  goodness  prove, 

My  promises  for  all  are  free : 
Come,  taste  the  manna  of  my  love. 
And  let  your  souls  delight  in  me. 

9  Your  willing  ear  and  heart  incline, 

My  words  believingly  receive ; 
Quicken'd  your  souls  by  faith  divine, 
An  everlasting  life  shall  live." 

109  C.  M. 

1  "VTE  unconverted,  careless  souls, 

JL     Wake  up  and  turn  to  God ; 
Or  else  you  surely  will  be  damn'd, 
According  to  his  word. 

2  For  in  the  Bible  it  is  said, 

By  him  that  cannot  lie, 
"Repent,  believe,  be  born  again" — 
"The  soul  that  sins  shall  die." 

3  Now  sinners  lay  this  well  to  heart. 

And  turn  without  delay  ; 
O  hasten  to  the  Saviour's  arms. 
Whilst  it  is  call'd  to-day, 

4  It  is  your  wisdom  so  to  do, 

'Twill  be  your  int'rest  too; 
Then  be  entreated  now  to  come 
To  Christ,  who  died  for  you. 

HO  8  lines  7s. 

1    O IXXERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
IO   God,  vour  Maker,  asks  vou  whv  y 


AXD   IXVITIVO.  89 

God,  who  did  your  ] »«* j 1 1 14:  give, 
Ma.de  you  with  himself  to  live; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 

Asks  the  work  of  his  OWII  hands; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why, 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die  ? 
"   Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  ? 
Christ,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again? 
Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
AVill  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die7 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why  ? 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ! 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

Why,  you  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  you  grieve  your  God,  and  die  ? 

4  Dead  already,  dead  within, 
Spiritually  dead  in  sin  : 

Dead  to  God,  while  here  you  breathe  ; 

Pant  you  after  second  death  ? 

Will  you  still  in  sin  remain, 

Greedy  of  eternal  pain  ? 

0,  ye  dying  sinners,  why. 

Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 
Ill  P.  M. 

1    M  10ME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 

"  )    Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 


!)0  AWAKENING 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power  ; 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 
Without  money 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger ; 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  : 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him ; 
This  he  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary  heavy-laden, 

Bruis'd  and  mangled  by  the  fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all ; 
Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies  ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ! 

Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 
•'It  is  finish'd  !" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  1 

6  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely  ; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  : 


AKD  INTITIWG.  "J 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  iU)  helpless  sinners  good. 
,    9  lints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name. 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  do  the  same. 

112  C.  M. 

1  %/  E  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
JL    Behold  a  royal  feast! 

Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come ! 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms, 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

3  (Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart ; 

There  love  and  pity  meet : 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 

That  trembles  at  his  feet.) 

4  (In  him  the  Father  reconcil'd, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come  : 
The  rebel  shall  be  cali'd  a  child, 
And  kindly  welcom'd  home.) 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 
G  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 


92  AWAKEXIXG 

Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 

In  ecstasies  unknown. 
7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 

Approach,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

113  C.  M. 

1  A  MAZING  sight,  the  Saviour  stands 
JjL  And  knocks  at  every  door  ! 

Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "Behold,"  he  saith,  "I  bleed  and  die 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest  :• — ■ 
Hear  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 
And  be  forever  blest. 

3  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love, 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  1 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above, 
With  me  forever  dwell  1 

4  Not  to  condemn  your  wretched  race 

Have  I  in  judgment  come; 
But  to  display  unbounded  grace, 
And  bring  lost  sinners  home. 

5  Will  you  go  down  to  endless  night, 

And  bear  eternal  pain  1 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  of  light 
With  me  forever  reign  1 

6  Say — will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

And  have  your  sins  forgiven'? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heaven V 


\yr>  IXVITTNG. 

114  L.  M. 

1  CflNNERS,  obey  the  gospel  word  ! 
O   Haste  to  the  supper  of  your  Lord, 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day, 
All  things  are  ready,  come  away  ! 

2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own, 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son  ; 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  of  his  love, 

To  fill  the  broken  heart  with  love, 
T"  apply,  and  witness  with  the  blood, 
And  wash,  and  seal  the  sons  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate  ; 
Tuning  their  harps,  they  long  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

5  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Are  ready  with  their  shining  host : 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, 
"The  dead's  alive  !  the  lost  is  found!" 

115  C.  M. 

1  ir  IKE  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind, 
JLi  Inwrapt  in  nature's  night  ; 

The  grossest  darkness  veils  our  mind, 
For  sin  prevents  the  sight. 

2  But  lo !  the  Lord  from  heaven  is  come 

To  open  sinners'  eyes  ; 
To  make  his  wondrous  mercy  known, 
And  heal  their  maladies. 

3  Come  then,  ye  blind,  and  beg,  and  pray, 

And  in  the  Lord  believe  ; 


94  AWAKEXIXG 

For  who  can  tell  7  perhaps  to-day 
You  may  your  sight  receive. 

4  Jesus  of  Naz'reth  pa.sseth  by — 

He  is  the  sinners'  friend  ; 
Call  on  his  name,  and  wait,  and  cry, 
He  will  your  suit  attend. 

5  Should  sinners  say,  "Hold  ye  your  peace, 

Nor  dare  to  make  so  free," 
Then  cry  the  more,  and  never  cease, 
"Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me." 

6  Your  worthless  garments  leave  behind ; 

Go  to  the  Lord  of  light ; 
Trust  in  his  name,  however  blind, 
And  he  will  give  you  sight. 

118  P.  M. 

1  Ql  TOP,  poor  sinner,  and  look  yonder, 
O  See  your  sins  like  mountains  rise, 
O  astonishing  the  number, 

Higher  mounting  than  the  skies  ; 
Cry  for  mercy, 
Dread  the  death  that  never  dies. 

2  On  the  crumbling  banks  of  ruin, 

How  can  you  securely  dwell  ] 
Sinners,  vengeance  is  pursuing, 

And  will  sweep  you  down  to  hell, 
Then  to  heaven 
Finally  you'll  bid  farewell. 

3  Doom'd  where  sorrows  after  sorrows 

Follow  on  without  control, 
Floods  of  vengeance  big  with  horror 
Without  intermission  roll ; 


i  \  ii  :  s  \  i  i  i  •><■  96 

Wrath  vindictive 
Overwhelms  the  guilty  soul. 

1    Wrapt  in  sheets  of  black  damnation, 
There  the  curling  flames  surround, 

Torments  endless,  no  cessation, 
Mercy  there  cannot  be  found ; 
Dismal  veilings 
In  those  lower  realms  abound. 

5  See  yon  sun  how  swift  he  hasteth 

Through  the  circuit  of  the  skie*  : 
How  your  golden  moment  wastcth  ; 

Sinners  pray,  at  length  be  wise ; 
O  he's  sitting, 
And  may  sit  no  more  to  rise. 

6  See  how  fast  your  time  is  flying, 

Will  ye  sinners  yet  delay  1 
One  is  gone,  another's  dying, 

O  !  to  God  for  mercy  pray  : 
Time  is  precious  : 
God  may  next  call  you  away. 

7  Now's  the  time  for  preparation  ! 

While  the  vital  air  you  breathe  : 
God  is  off  ring  you  salvation, 

Calls  you  yet  to  turn  and  live; 
Boundless  mercy  ; 
All  who  come  he  will  receive. 

the  precious  blood  of  Jesus, 
Streaming  from  the  cursed  trcp ! 
\Y  ill  not  this  suffice  to  grieve  us  ' 
Jesus  spilt  his  blood  for  me  ! 
Come  then  sinners, 
^nd  his  great  salvation  se 


96  AWAKEX1XG 

117         P.  M.    7.  G.  7.  6.  7.  7.  7.  6. 

1  O  TOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 
O   Before  you  farther  go  ; 

Can  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo  ! 
Hell  beneath  is  gaping  wide, 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command, 
Soon  will  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 

And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 
CHORUS. 

Then  be  entreated  now  to  stop, 
For  unless  you  warning  take, 

Ere  you  are  aware  you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  1 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  1 
Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 

When  his  judgment  he'll  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  will  melt  away, 

Like  wax  before  the  flame] 
Oh  !  be  entreated,  <5fC. 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  his  bar ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom 

Will  fill  you  with  despair, 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd, 

Sins  of  a  blood  crimson  dye  ; 
Each  for  vengeance  cry  aloud, 

And  what  can  you  reply  1 

Come,  be  entreated  dfc. 


AND    INVITING.  97 

4  Tho'  your  hearts  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  foreheads  lined  with  bras 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass. 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

(Tho'  they  now  despise  his  grace,) 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face. 

Once  again  I  pray  you  stop,  <$r. 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know  ; 
Tho'  his  arm  be  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  hlow. 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  died — 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come  ; 
None  that  comes  shall  be  denied, 

He  says,  "There  still  is  room." 

For  Jesus'  sake,  I  pray  you  stop,  <$c. 

IIS  L.  M. 

EHOLD  the  Saviour  at  thy  door, 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before ; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still, 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  attitude  ! — he  stands, 

With  melting  heart  and  outstretch'd  hands! 
O  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  Admit  him — for  the  human  breast 
Ne'er  entertain'd  so  kind  a  guest ; 
Admit  him — or  the  hour's  at  hand. 
When  Ht  his  door  deni'd  you'll  stand. 

7 


B 


98  AWAKENING 

4  Open  my  heart,  Lord,  enter  in, 
Slay  every  foe,  and  conquer  sin  ; 
[  now  to  thee  my  all  resign, 
My  body,  soul,  shall  all  be  thine. 

119  L.  M. 

1  O  INNER,  0  why  so  thoughtless  grown, 
IO   Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  1 

2  Wik  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urg'd  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams  : 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold. 

ISO  C.  M. 

1  Tj  EPENT,  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
JL%j  Nor  longer  dare  delay  ; 

The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men ; 
His  heralds  are  despatch'd  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  }7our  guilt  confess ; 
Accept  the  offer'd  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 


AND   I.VVIT15G.  99 

4  Bow  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 
And  call  you  to  his  bar; 
For  mercy  knows  lh'  appointed  bound. 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 

121  C.  M. 

1  l^OME  sinners,  you  whose  harden'd 
\J   No  fears  of  hell  can  move,  [hearts 
Come  hear  the  gospel's  mildest  voice, 

That  tells  you,  "God  is  love." 

2  Thousands,  once  vile  and  base  as  you, 

Surround  the  throne  above  ; 
The  grace  that  chang'd  has  tun'd  their 
To  sing  that  "God  is  love."  [hearts, 

3  O  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Proclaim  that  "God  is  love.'' 

122  C.  M. 

1  QINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard  ; 
k5    'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 

He  calls  you  by  his  sacred  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live,  devoid  of  peace; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  death ; 

A\  by  will  you  persevere] 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  breathe, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 


100  AWAKENING 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  naked  wa\  s 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ! 
In  pain  you  travail  all  your  days, 
To  reap  eternal  wo. 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace  : 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive, 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin  ; 
Submit  to  him  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

123  L.  M. 


K 


NOW,  sinner,  every  one  is  free 
To  choose  his  course  &  what  he'll  be 
For  this  eternal  truth  is  given, 
That  God  will  force  no  man  to  heaven. 
He'll  draw,  persuade,  direct  aright, 
Bless  us  with  wisdom,  love  and  light ; 
In  nameless  ways  be  good  and  kind, 
But  never  force  the  human  mind. 
Freedom  and  reason  make  us  men ; 
Take  these  away,  what  are  we  then  ? 
Mere  animals,  and  just  as  well, 
E'en  brutes  might  think  of  heaven  or  hell. 
O  then  no  more  your  powers  abuse, 
But  ways  of  truth  and  goodness  choose  ! 
Our  God  is  pleas'd  when  we  improve 
His  grace,  and  seek  the  worlds  above. 
But  if  you  take  the  downward  road. 
And  make  in  hell  your  last  abode  ; 


AND  ixviTivr;.  101 

Our  God  i^  clear,  and  you  shall  know, 
\  oxi  plung'd  yourselves  in  endless  woe. 

124  C.  M. 

1  j^lOME,  lot  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 
v_^   Our  common  Saviour  praise  ; 

To  him,  with  joyful  voices,  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 

Of  every  sinner's  heart : 
The  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more. 
Or  force  him  to  depart. 

3  Through  grace  we  hearken  to  thy  voice, 

Yield  to  he  sav'd  from  sin  : 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice, 
That  thou  wilt  enter  in. 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  guest, 

Nor  ever  hence  remove  ; 
But  sup  with  us,  and  let  the  feast 
Be  everlasting  love. 

125  C.  M. 

AIN  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear — 
Repent — thy  end  is  nigh  ! 
Death,  at  the  farthest,  can't  be  far, 

Oh,  think — before  thou  die ! 
Reflect — thou  hast  a  soul  to  save, 

Thy  sins — bow  high  they  mount ! 
What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave — ■ 

How  stands  that  dread  account! 
Death  enters — and  there's  no  defence. 

His  time,  there's  none  can  tell  : 


•  y 


102  AWAKEJTINO 

He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  Heaven — or  down  to  Hell ! 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  greatest  care, 

Shall  crawling  worms  consume  ; 
But  ah !  destruction  stops  not  there — ■ 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb. 

5  To-day  the  gospel  calls,  to-day, 

Sinner,  it  speaks  to  you ; 
Let  every  one  forsake  his  way, 
And  mercy  will  ensue. 

126  S.  M. 

1  "T^fOW  is  th'  accepted  time, 
J3I  Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 

And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late, 
Then  why  should  you  delay  1 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  every  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love, 
Then  will  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 

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*C 


OME,  and  taste  along  with  me, 
Consolation  running  free, 


AND  INVITING.  103 

From  my  Father's  wealthy  throne, 
Sweeter  than  the  honey-comb. 
',:  Why  should  Christians  feast  alone  1 
All  are  better  tar  than  some  ; 
Th'  more  come  in  with  free  good  will, 
Makes  the  banquet  sweeter  still. 

3  Now  I  go  to  heaven's  door 
Asking  for  a  little  more ; 
Jesus  gives  a  double  share, 
Calling  me  his  chosen  heir. 

4  Heaven's  here,  and  heaven's  there, 
Goodness  flowing  everywhere, 
This  I  boldly  can  attest, 

That  my  soul  has  got  a  taste. 

12S  C.  M. 

1  f~\H,  what  amazing  words  of  grace, 
\J  Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case, 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  every  burden  bring  ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love  abounds, 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 

4  Whoever  will,  (O  gracious  word  !) 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake. 


104 


AWAKENIXS 


5   Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace  ; 
Come  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore  and  bless. 

129  L.  M. 

\y  If  this  be  our's  all  is  our  own : 
'Tis  needful  now,  'twill  needful  be 
In  death,  and  thro'  eternity. 

2  Without  it  we  are  all  undone, 

Tho'  we  may  call  the  world  our  own ; 
INot  all  the  joys  of  time  and  sense 
Can  countervail  the  loss  immense. 

3  Great  God  !  that  powerful  grace  of  thine, 
Which  rous'd  a  soul  so  dead  as  mine, 
Can  rouse  these  thoughtless  sinners  too, 
The  one  thing  needful  to  pursue. 

ISO  4  lines  7s. 

1  ^O^E,  ye  weary  souls  opprest, 
\J  Find  in  Christ  the  promis'd  rest . 
On  him  all  your  burdens  roll, 

He  can  wound,  and  he  make  whole. 

2  Ye  that  dread  the  wrath  of  God, 
Come  and  wash  in  Jesus'  blood; 
To  the  son  of  David  cry, 

In  his  word  he's  passing  by. 

3  Xaked,  guilty,  poor  and  blind, 
All  your  wants  in  Jesus  find ; 
This  the  day  of  mercy  is, 
Now  accept  the  proffer'd  bli 


;si, 


A  \  I)     1  V  \    I    II  S  I.  10.^ 

■1    1  debtors,  u  li<>  have  nought  t>.  | 

Come  to  Jesus,  haste  away  ; 

All  your  sins  on  him  wort'  laid, 

All  your  debts  the  Surely  paid. 
.">  '-It  is  finish'd,"  lo !  he  cri   -. 

There  on  yonder  cross  he  dies  ; 

O  believe  the  record  true, 
-  died  for  SUeh  as  you. 

131  C.  M. 

1  FR^HO7  parents  may  in  cov'nant  be, 

1L    And  have  their  heaven  in  view  . 
They  are  unhappy  till  they  see 
Their  children  happy  too. 

2  Their  hearts  with  inward  anguish  bleed, 

When  all  attempts  prove  vain, 
And  they  pursue  those  paths  that  lead 
To  everlasting  pain. 

3  They  warn,  indulge,  correct,  beseech, 

While  tears  in  torrents  flow; 
And  'tis  beyond  the  power  of  speech 
To  tell  the  griefs  the)'  know. 

4  Till  they  can  see  victorious  grace 

r  children's  souls  pose 
The  sparkling  wit,  the  smiling  lace, 
But  adds  to  their  disl 

5  See  the  fond  father  clasp  his  child  ; 

Hark  !  how  his  bowels  move — 
■It  thou,  my  offspring,  be  exil'd 
From  God,  my  father's  love  ! 
t'<   Shall  cruel  spirits  drag  thee  down 
To  darkness  and  despair. 


106  AWAKEJUXG 

Beneath  th'  Almighty's  angry  frown, 
To  dwell  forever  there ! 

7  Kind  heaven,  the  dreadful  scene  forbid  ! 
Look  down,  dear  Lord,  and  bless  ; 
I'll  wrestle  hard  as  Abrah'm  did, 
May  I  obtain  success! 

132  11,  10. 

1  4^1  OME  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lan- 
\J  guish, 

Come  to  the  mercy  seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 

your  anguish, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 

heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 


3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flowing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God  pure  from 
above ;  [ing, 

Come  to  the  feast  prcpar'd,  come,  ever  know- 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 

133  4  lines  12s. 

1   ri^HE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  "Escape  to 
JL  the  mountain ; 

For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  open'd  a 
fountain  : 


AND  IXVITIXG.  107 

For  sin  and  nncleanness  and  every  trans- 
gression, 

His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of 
salvation." 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  hath  bought 
us  our  pardon  ,• 

We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over 
Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  to  Jesus  repair  ; 
He  calls  you  in  mercy — and  can  you  forbear? 
Though  your  sins  have  arisen  as  high  as  a 

mountain, 
His  blood  can  remove  them — it  flows  from 
the  fountain. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  eye. 

3  Bless' d  Jesus,  thou  reignest  exalted  and  glo- 

rious; 

O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  art  ever  vic- 
torious ; 

Thy  name  will  we  praise  in  the  great  con- 
gregation, 

And  triumph,  ascribing  to  thee  our  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  $c. 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escap'd  to 

the  shore  ; 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  thee 

the  more; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of 

the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  %c. 


108  A  \V  A  k  t:\i.\g 

134  S.  M. 

1  T|  E TURN  and  come  to  God  ; 
JLSj  Cast  all  your  sins  away  ; 

Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood  ; 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 

2  Say  not  ye  cannot  come ; 

For  Jesus  bled  and  died, 
That  none  who  ask  in  humble  faith 
Should  ever  be  denied. 

3  Say  not  ye  will  not  come  ; 

'Tis  God  vouchsafes  to  call; 
And  fearful  will  their  end  be  found, 
On  whom  his  wrath  shall  fall. 

4  Come  then,  whoever  will, 

Come  while  'tis  call'd  to-day  ; 
Flee  to  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 

135  L.  M. 

1  |~1  OME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distress'd, 
\J  Come,  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  sin,  and  painful  load, 
Oh  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad  : 
Divine  compassion,  might}-  love, 

Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows. 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes: 
Pardon  and  life  and  endless  peace, 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace  ! 


imi  iN\niM,.  109 

4  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart: 
\\ V  conic  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

136  C.  M. 


1  rjlHE 


Liid  dainties  crown  the  hoard  ; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Can  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given, 
Through  the  rich  hlood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 

3  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 
And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  All  things  are  ready,  come  away, 

Nov  weak  excuses  frame; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

13?  4  lines  8s. 

1    TJEAR  the  royal  proclamation, 
XX  The  glad  tidings  of  salvation; 
Publish'd  now  to  every  creature, 
To  the  ruin'd  sons  of  nature. 

C HOE  VS. 
Ln  '  he  reigns,  he  reigns  victorious  , 
C'ver  heaven  andearth,  most  glorious, 
i.   u    n  igns. 


110  AWAKEXINff 

2  See  the  royal  banner  flying, 
Hear  the  heralds  loudly  crying, 
"Rebel  sinners,  royal  favour 
Now  is  ofler'd  by  the  Saviour." 

Lo  !  he  reigns,  <$c 

3  Ho  !  yc  sons  of  wrath  and  ruin, 

Who  have  wrought  your  own  undoing, 
Here  are  life  and  free  salvation, 
Offer' d  to  the  whole  creation. 

Lo  !  he  reigns,  S(C. 

4  Here  are  wine,  and  milk,  and  honey, 
Come,  and  purchase  without  money ; 
Mercy,  like  a  flowing  fountain, 
Streaming  from  the  holy  mountain. 

Lo  !  he  reigns,  Sfc. 

5  For  this  love  let  rocks  and  mountains, 
Purling  streams  and  crystal  fountains, 
Roaring  thunders,  lightning  blazes, 
Shout  the  great  Messiah's  praises. 

Lo  !  he  reigns,  3c 

138  P.  M. 

1  O INNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message 
^  Sent  in  mercy  from  above  1 

Every  sentence — O  how  tender! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love: 

Listen  to  it, 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel, 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim, 
To  each  rebel  sinner  "Pardon, 


AXT)  TXVITIVf..  I  1  1 

Free  forgiveness  in  his  name.'* 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  ! 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour. 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears : 

Tender  heralds, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford ; 

We  entreat  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  Who  hath  our  report  believed, 

Who  receiv'd  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embrae'd  the  news  of  pardon. 
Offer*  d  to  you  by  the  Lord ! 

Can  you  slight  it, 
Offer'd  to  you  by  the  Lord ! 

8  O  ye  angels,  hov'ring  round  us, 
Waiting  spirits  speed  your  way. 
Hasten  to  the  courts  of  heaven. 
Tidings  bear  without  delay  ; 

Kebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 


112  PENITENTIAL. 

PENITENTIAL. 

139  S.  M. 

1  f\  THAT  I  could  repent, 
\.*   With  all  my  idols  part; 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 

An  humble,  contrite  heart! 

2  A  heart  with  grief  opprest, 

For  having  griev'd  my  God  ; 

A  troubled  heart  that  cannot  rest 

Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood. 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire  ; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  soft'ning  pity  look. 

And  melt  my  hardness  down; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone  ! 

140  C.  M. 

1  "]%./fTY  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry; 
J/T JL  Thee  only  would  I  know  ; 
Thy  purifying  blood  apply, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean, 

Purge  my  iniquity  : 
Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
I  have  no  part  in  thee. 

3  But  art  thou  not  already  mine? 

Answer,  if  mine  thou  art  ! 


rr.MTENTlAL.  113 

\\  hisper  within,  thou  Lovtt  divine, 
And  cheer  my  broken  heart 
1   Behold,  for  me  the  victim  bleeds, 
His  wounds  are  open  wide; 
For  me  the  blood  of  sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justified. 

141  L.  M. 

1  ^|H  •  £rivc  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn, 
\J   My  sins  which  have  thy  hod)-  torn  ; 
(Jive  me  with  broken  heart  to  see, 

Thy  last  tremendous  agony. 

2  O  could  I  gain  the  mountain's  height, 
And  gaze  upon  that  wondrous  sight, 
O  that  with  Salem's  daughters,  I 
Could  stand  and  see  my  Saviour  die  ! 

3  I'd  hang  around  his  feet  and  cry. 
Lord,  save  a  soul  condemn'd  to  die, 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  Father  of  mercy  !  drop  thy  frown, 
And  give  me  shelter  in  thy  Son ; 
And  with  my  broken  heart  comply: 
O  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die .' 

5  0  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 

If  thou  wouldst  ease  me  of  my  guilt; 
Good  Lord,  in  mercy  hear  me  cry, 
And  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die. 

6  0  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell, 
Or  else  with  devils  I  must  dwell  ; 
O  might  I  enter,  now  I'm  come, 
Lord  Jesus,  save  me,  or  I'm  gone. 

8 


114  PEHJTEH'TIAE". 

142  L.  M. 

1  jT\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
\^  0  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find : 
Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart, 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 

I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  easy  buuden  prove ; 

The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power ; 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay  : 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear  ! 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

143  C.  M. 

1    4"\  THAT  I  could  my  Lord  receive, 
\JP   Who  did  the  world  redeem  ; 
Who  gave  his  life  that  I  might  live, 
A  life  conceal'd  in  him  ! 


ri:\  1TKNTJAL.  115 

2  O  that  I  could  the  blessing  prove, 

My  heart's  extreme  desire  : 
Live  happy  in  my  Saviour's  love, 
And  in  his  arms  expire  ! 

3  Mercy  T  ask  to  seal  my  peace, 

That  kept  by  mercy's  power 
I  may  from  every  evil  cease, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more, 

4  Now,  if  thy  gracious  will  it  be, 

E'en  now  my  sins  remove, 
And  set  my  soul  at  liberty 
By  thy  victorious  love. 

5  In  answer  to  ten  thousand  pray'rs, 

Thou  pard'ning  God  descend  ; 
Number  me  with  salvation's  heirs, 
My  sins  and  troubles  end. 

6  Nothing  I  ask  or  want  beside, 

Of  all  in  earth  or  heaven  : 
But  let  me  feel  thy  blood  applied. 
And  live  and  die  forgiven. 

144  S.  M. 

THAT  I  could  revere 


o 


O  that  I  could  but  stand  in  fear 

Of  thy  afflicting  rod! 
If  mercy  cannot  draw, 

Thou  by  thy  threat'ning  move 
And  keep  an  abject  soul  in  awe, 

That  will  not  yield  to  love. 
Show  me  the  naked  sword 

Impending  o'er  my  head: 


11G  PEXITEXTIAt. 

O  let  me  tremble  at  thy  word, 
And  to  my  ways  take  heed  ! 

4  With  sacred  horror  fly 

From  every  sinful  snare  : 
Nor  ever  in  my  Judge's  eye 
My  Judge's  anger  dare. 

5  Thou  great  tremendous  God, 

The  conscious  awe  impart ; 
The  grace  be  now  on  me  bestow'd, 
The  tender  fleshy  heart. 

6  For  Jesus'  sake  alone, 

The  stony  heart  remove  ; 
And  melt  at  last,  O  melt  me  down, 
Into  the  mould  of  love. 

145  C.  M. 

1  1~"|  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
\J  Which  bows  before  the  Lord  ; 
Acknowledging  how  just  thou  art, 

And  trembling  at  thy  word  ! 

2  O  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  flow : 
That  consciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow  ! 

3  Saviour,  to  me,  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress ; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace  : 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove, 

Before  the  evil  come  ; 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, 
My  body  in  the  tomb, 


J'l.N  ITENTIAt.  117 

1  16  L.  M. 

1  TEsL's,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee, 
•f    Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee: 
Wearj  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin  ; 

Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul  : 

"I'is  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole; 
Fall  n.  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  Awake,  the  woman's  conquering  Seed, 
Awake,  and  bruise  the  serpent's  head! 
Tread  down  thy  foes,  with  power  control 
The  beast  and  devil  in  my  soul. 

4  The  mansion  for  thyself  prepare, 
Dispose  my  heart  by  ent'ring  there  ! 
'Tis  this  alone  can  make  me  clean  ; 
'Tis  this  alone  can  cast  out  sin. 

5  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be, 
That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee  : 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign  ; 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

6  What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  ! 
Lord,  I  am  sin — hut  thou  art  love  : 

I  give  up  every  plea  beside, 

"Lord,  I  am  lost — but  thou  hast  died/' 

147  S.  M. 

First  Part. 
1    "WTHEN  shall  thy  love,  constrain, 
T  f      And  force  me  to  thy  breast  \ 
When  shall  my  soul  return  again 
To  her  eternal  rest  ! 


118  PENITENTIAL. 

2  Ah !  what  avails  my  strife, 

My  wand'ring  to  and  fro  1 
Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life 
Ah !  whither  should  I  go  ? 

3  Thy  condescending  grace 

To  me  did  freely  move ; 
It  calls  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  stoops  to  ask  my  love. 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fall, 

I  groan  to  be  set  free  ; 
I  fain  would  now  obey  thy  call, 
And  give  up  all  for  thee. 

5  To  rescue  me  from  woe, 

Thou  didst  with  all  things  part ; 
Didst  lead  a  suff  ring  life  below, 
To  gain  my  worthless  heart. 

6  My  worthless  heart  to  gain, 

The  God  of  all  that  breathe, 
Was  found  in  fashion  as  a  man, 
And  died  a  cursed  death. 

148  S.  M. 

Second  Part. 

1  A  ND  can  I  yet  delay, 
A  My  little  all  to  give  ? 

To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away. 
For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more  ; 
I  sink  by  dying  love  compell'd, 
And  own  Thee  conqueror. 


r;.N  rn.NTi.u.. 

I  Though  late  1  all  forsake, 

My  friends,  my  all  resign  ; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take.  <>  take. 
And  seal  me  ever  thine! 
4  Come,  ami  possess  me  whole, 

Nor  hence  again  remove: 
Settle  ami  fix  my  wav'ring  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 
b   My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know ; 
To  seek  and  taste  no  other  bliss, 
No  other  good  below. 
f>   My  life,  my  portion  thou, 
Thou  all-sufficient  art ; 
My  hope,  my  heavenly  treasure,  now 
Enter  and  keep  my  heart. 

149  6  lines  8s. 

First  Part. 

1  f^OME,  O  thou  Traveler  unknown. 
\J   Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see  ! 
My  company  before  is  gone. 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee  : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am  ; 
My  misery  and  sin  declare; 

Thyself  hast  call'd  me  by  my  namp, 

Look  on  thy  hands,  and  read  it  there - 
But  who,  I  ask  thee,  who  art.  thou? 
Tell  me  thy  name,  and  tell  me  now. 

3  In  vain  thou  strus^h'si  t..  gel  free 
I  never  will  unloose  my  hold: 


119 


I'ZO  rE>tTr:\-Ti\L. 

Art  thou  the  man  that  died  for  me  1 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold  ; 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know, 

4  Wilt  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 
Thy  new,  unutterable  name  ? 

Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell ; 
To  know  it  now  resolv'd  I  am  : 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 

5  What  though  my  shrinking  flesh  complain., 
And  murmur  to  contend  so  long; 

I  rise  superior  to  my  pain  : 

When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong  ! 
And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 
I  shall  with  the  God-Man  prevail. 

ISO  6  lines  8s. 

Second  Part. 

1  ""ITIELD  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak, 

I      But  confident  in  self-despair; 
Speak  to  my  heart,  in  blessings  speak ; 
Be  conquer'd  by  my  instant  pray'r  : 
Speak,  or  thou  never  hence  shalt  move, 
And  tell  me  if  thy  name  be  Love. 

2  *Tis  love !  'tis  love  !  thou  diedst  for  me  ! 
I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart ; 

The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee. 

Pure,  universal  love  thou  art : 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  bowels  move, 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love, 

3  My  pray'r  hath  power  with  God ;  the  grace 
Unspeakable  I  now  receive  ; 


IM.VITEXTIAT..  121 

Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face: 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live  ! 
In  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove  ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

4  I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art. 
Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  friend  : 

Nor  wilt  thon  with  the  night  depart, 
lint  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end  : 
Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove. 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

5  The  Sun  of  righteousness  on  me 
Hath  rose  with  healing  in  his  wings; 

Wither'd  by  nature's  strength ;  from  thee 

My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings ; 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above  ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

6  Contented  now  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt,  till  life's  short  journey  end  ; 
All  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 

On  thee  alone  for  strength  depend  ; 
Nor  have  I  power  from  thee  to  move; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

7  Lame  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey ; 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin,  with  ease  o'ercome  : 
I  leap  for  joy.  pursue  my  way. 

And,  as  a  bounding  hart,  rly  home  ; 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove, 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

151  C.  M. 

1    /~10ME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
\J   A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 


122  TENITENTIAL. 

Come  with  your  guilt  and  soul  opprest, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : — 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  : 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "I'll  to  my  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives, 
Perhaps  he  may  command  a  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "Perhaps  he  may  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  he'll  hear  my  pray'r : 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolv'd  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know, 
I  must  forever  die." 

152  P.  M.   7s  66  6s. 

1   y^ROOPING  souls,  no  longer  grieve, 
iLr    Heaven  is  propitious — 
If  you  do  in  Christ  believe, 

You  will  find  him  precious  ; 
Jesus  now  is  passing  by. 

And  he  calls  you  to  him, 
He  has  died  for  you  and  me, 

O,  then  come  and  view  him. 


PE^ITESTIAL. 

2  From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 

Flows  the  healing  fountain  ; 

.See  the  purple  swelling  tide,. 

Boundless  as  the  ocean — 
See  the  living  waters  move, 

For  the  sick  and  dying  ; 
Now  resolve  to  gain  his  love, 

Or  to  perish  trying. 

3  Gospel  grace  is  always  free, 

Drooping  souls  to  gladden  ; 
Hence  he  says,  "Come  unto  me, 

Weary,  heavy-laden." 
Tho'  your  sins  like  mountains  rise, 

Rise  and  reach  to  heaven, 
Yet,  if  you  on  him  believe, 

All  shall  be  forgiven. 

4  Now,  methinks,  I  hear  one  say, 

1  will  go  and  prove  him ; 
If  he  takes  my  sins  away, 

Surely  I  will  love  him. 
Come,  my  Saviour,  come  and  smile, 

Smiling  moves  my  burden  ; 
I  am  guilty,  poor  and  vile, 

Yet  thou  canst  me  pardon. 

5  Streams  of  mercy,  how  they  flow  ! 

Surely  now  I  feel  it : 
Half  has  never  yet  been  told — 

O  could  I  reveal  it ! 
Jesus'  blood  has  heal'd  my  wound, 

O,  the  wondrous  story  ! 
I  was  lost,  but  now  I'm  found, 

Glory,  glory,  glory  ! 


123 


124  PENITENTIAL. 

6  If  no  greater  joys  were  known 

In  the  starry  region, 
I  would  try  to  travel  on, 

In  this  pure  religion. 
Heaven's  here,  and  heaven's  there. 

Glory  here  and  yonder  ! 
Brightest  angels  join  with  me, 

To  adore  and  wonder. 

153  C.  M. 

1  IV/STY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
iJ?JL  Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  hath  half  thy  work  to  do, 

Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  Go  to  the  ants ;  for  one  poor  grain 

See  how  they  toil  and  strive  ! 
Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above. 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down. 

And  labor'd  for  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood. 

5  Lord,  shall  we  live  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  warm  our  frozen  hearts. 
G  Give  us  with  active  warmth  to  move, 
With  vig'rous  souls  to  rise; 


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125 


With  hands  of  faith  and  winga  of  love, 
To  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

154  L.  M. 

1  "l"17Tni  aching  heart  and  weeping  ej  c  , 

U      M\  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries, 

What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  the  vengeance  due  to  me  1 

2  Till  now  I  saw  no  danger  nigh, 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die  ; 
Wrapt  up  in  sell-deceit  and  pride, 
'•I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cried. 

3  But  when,  great  God!  thy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

•1   How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  youth  and  growing  years; 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 
Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due, 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Hoes  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim, 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  1 

To  him  I  look  and  anxious  cry, 

"0  saw  a  wretch  condemn'd  to  die  ?" 


155  L.  M. 

OW  pity,  Lord,  0 

,et  a  repenting  rebel  live 


1    QHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive! 
O  Lc 


126  PENITENTIAL. 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  1 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

3  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

156  C.  iff. 

1  Ty  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
JL  Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear  ; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 

And  stopt  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood, 
Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me. 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  to  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look: 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Tho'  not  a  word  he  spoke. 


I'KNITEXTIAL.  127 

1    \1\  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  tjuilt. 
And  plunged  mo  in  despair  : 
]  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt. 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave;  which  said, 

'•I  freely  all  forg 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid  : 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

6  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  flll'd ; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy. 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

15-y  L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
M^d  Opprett  with  fears,  to  thee  I  call, 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "Seek  ye  my  face  1" 
The  invitation  I  embrace  ; 

I'll  seek  thy  face,  thy  spirit  give  ! 
O  !  let  me  see  thy  face  and  live. 

3  I'll  seek  thy  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  pray'rs ; 
And  if  not  heard  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord,  behold  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ! 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not  me  deceive, 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

158  C.  M. 

1      4  FFLICTIONS,  tho'  they  seem  severe, 
J\.   In  mercy  oft  are  sent. 


128  PEXITENTI.VL. 

They  stopp'd  the  prodigal's  career, 
And  caus'd  him  to  repent. 

2  Although  he  no  relentings  felt, 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store, 
His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  famine  pinch' d  him  sore. 

3  "What  have  I  gain'd  by  sin,"  he  said, 

"But  hunger,  shame  and  fear] 
My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread, 
While  I  am  starving  here." 

4  "I'll  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

Fall  down  before  his  face ; 

Unworthy  to  be  call'd  his  son, 

I'll  seek  a  servant's  place." 

5  His  father  saw  him  coming  back, 

He  saw  and  ran  and  smil'd  ; 
Then  threw  his  arms  around  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child. 

6  "Father,  I've  sinn'd,  but  0 !  forgive"— 

"Enough,"  the  father  said, 
"Rejoice,  my  house,  my  son's  alive, 
For  whom  I  mourn'd  as  dead." 

7  "Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain ; 

Go,  spread  the  news  around, 

My  son  was  dead  but  lives  again, 

Was  lost,  but  now  is  found." 

8  'Tis  thus  the  Lord  his  love  reveals, 

To  call  poor  sinners  home ; 

More  than  a  father's  love  he  feels, 

And  welcomes  all  that  come. 


ii  \  i  i  i  n  i  r  \  i. 
K>9  C.  M. 

1  "IJM^V  sad  our  Btatc  by  nature  is, 

J  J.   Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 
Fast  in  his  captive  chains. 

2  But  there's  ;i  voice  ol 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  ; 
Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners  come, 
And  trust  a  faithful  I 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 

And.  runs  to  tins  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  ! 
O  help  my  unbelief! 

4  To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  : 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 

From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 
•5  A  guilty,  weak  and  helpless  worm, 

Into  thy  arms  I  fall, 
Ee  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 

My  Jesus  and  my  all. 

160  L.  M. 

1  "VS"  V  suflfrings  all  to  thee  are  known, 
JLvi  Tempted  in  every  point  like  me; 
Regard  my    rrief,  regard  thy  own: 

Jesus,  remember  Calvary  ! 

2  O  call  to  mind  thy  earnest  pray'rs  ! 

Thy  agony  and  sweat  of  blood  ! 
Thy  strong  and  bitter  cries  and  tears  ! 

Thy  mortal  groan,  "My  God  !  my  God  !" 

3  For  whom  didst  thou  the  cross  endure  ? 

Who  nail'd  thy  I  Tcee  ? 

9 


130  PEMTKXTIAL. 

Did  not  thy  death  my  life  procure  1 

0  let  thy  bowels  answer  me  ! 

4  Art  thou  not  touch'd  with  human  wo  ? 

Hath  pity  left  the  Son  of  Man  ] 
Dost  thou  not  all  my  sorrows  know, 
And  claim  a  share  in  all  my  pain  1 

5  Have  I  not  heard,  have  I  not  known, 

That  thou,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
Whom  heaven  and  earth  their  Maker  own, 
Art  always  faithful  to  thy  word  1 

6  Thou  wilt  not  break  a  bruised  reed, 

Or  quench  the  smallest  spark  of  grace, 
Till  through  the  soul  thy  power  is  spread, 
Thy  all-victorious  righteousness. 

7  The  day  of  small  and  feeble  things, 

1  know  thou  never  wilt  despise ; 
I  know,  with  healing  in  his  wings, 

The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  rise. 

8  With  labor  faint,  thou  wilt  not  fail, 

Or,  weari'd,  give  the  sinner  o'er, 

Till  in  this  earth  thy  judgments  dwell, 

And,  born  of  God,  I  sin  no  more. 

161  L.  M. 

1  |^H  !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
\_P  To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away ; 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine  ! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend  ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake. 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine  ! 


I' KM  TIN  II  A  I..  1.31 

:;  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 

()  Lonl,  an  adamant  would  melt  ; 
13 ut  I  can  road  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments,  too,  unmov'd  I  hear, 
(Amazing  thought!)  which  devils  fear: 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  something  yet  can  do  the  deed, 
And  that  blest  something  much  I  need : 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 

And  melt  and  change  this  heart  of  mine. 

16*1  7s,  6s,  &  1  8. 

1    T  AMB  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
JLi  To  thee  I  humbly  pray  ; 
Heal  me  of  my  grief  and  pain, 

O  take  my  sins  away. 
From  this  bondage,  Lord,  release; 

Xo  longer  let  me  be  opprest ; 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

"Z  Wilt  thou  cast  a  sinner  out, 

Who  humbly  comes  to  thee  ! 
No,  my  God,  I  cannot  doubt, 

Thy  mercy  is  for  me  : 
Let  me  then  obtain  the  ffracc, 

And  be  of  paradise  possest  : 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace. 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

..    Worldly  crood  I  do  not  want : 
Be  that  to  others  ffiven  : 


132  PUWITEJSTTIAE. 

Only  for  thy  love  I  pant ; 

My  all  in  earth  or  heaven  ; 
This  is  the  crown  I  fain  would  seize, 

The  good  wherewith  T  would  be  blc. 
Jesus',  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

4  This  delight  I  fain  would  prove, 

And  then  resign  my  breath  ! 
Join  the  happy  few  whose  love 

Was  mightier  than  death  ! 
Let  it  not  my  Lord  displease, 

That  I  would  die  to  be  thy  guesl  ! 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

163  S.  M. 

1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 

JT jL  Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint ! 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  1 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 

Ah  !  why  do  I  delay  1 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay  ! 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back 

From  which  I  cannot  part  1 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-Bin; 


I  'I.N  !'l'  UN   II.  VI..  133 

5  Jesus,  tlic  hindrance  show, 

Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see  ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 

What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

6  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  power  display  ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  veil  av. 

7  I  now  believe,  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone ; 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 
O  let  it,  Lord,  be  done  ! 

8  In  me  is  all  the  bar 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove  ; 
Remove  it,  and  I  shall  declare 
That  God  is  only  love. 

164  C.  M. 

1  "1"   ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
JLj  And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 

I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convicting  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appear' d  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just  and  pure, 
Is  thy  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load  ; 

W\  -ins  revived  again  ; 


134  FEXITKNTIAL. 

I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 
5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 
For  some  kind  power  to  save  ; 
To  break  the  bonds  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

165  S.  M. 

1  ~\M  Y  former  hopes  are  fled, 
1.T  JL  My  terror  now  begins  ; 
I  feel,  alas !  that  I  am  dead 

In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah,  whither  shall  I  fly  1 

I  hear  the  thunder  roar  ; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom  ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  snys, 
"Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimm'ring  from  afar  ; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way  ; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

166  S.  M. 


lO\ 


LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 
nholy  and  unclean  ! 


rKNiTi:vn  ai.. 

[low  can  I  dare  to  venture  nigh 
With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 
3   Is  this  polluted  heart 

A  dwelling  fit  for  thee  ! 
Swarming,  alas,  in  every  part, 
What  evils  do  I  see  ! 
.'5  If  I  attempt  to  pray. 

And  lisp  thy  holy  name, 
My  thoughts  are  hurried  soon  away. 
My  soul  is  put  to  shame. 
J    If  in  thy  word  I  look, 

Such  darkness  fills  my  mind, 
I  only  read  a  sealed  hook, 
But  no  relief  can  find. 

5  And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die  1 
Lord,  I  believe  that  thou  didst  bleed 
For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  1  bow  ; 

O  pity  and  forgive  ; 
Here  will  I  lie  and  wait  till  thou 
Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

1<;7  4  lines  7s. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
►^    Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall; 
Hear,  oh  hear  the  sinner's  cry, 
Frown  not  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 
Worst  of  rebels  I  have  been  ; 
On  abus'd  thee  to  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 


l  35 


136 


PENITENTIAL. 


3  Justly  might  thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might  thy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound; 
Soothe,  oh  soothe  the 'troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 

168  C.  M. 

ITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  v/as  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false  as  mine  has  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

4  Break,  sovereign  grace,  oh  break  the  charm, 

And  set  the  captive  free  : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thy  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

169  C.  M. 

1   "jpHYSICIAN  of  the  sin-sick  soul 
JL     To  thee  I  bring  my  case  ; 
My  raging  malady  control, 
And  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 


I'KMTl.XTI  A  I.. 

2   I  would  disclose  my  whole  complaint  ; 
But  whore  shall  I  begin  .' 
No  words  of  mine  can  fully  paint 

That  worst  distcnij.tr — sin. 
'3  Pity  the  anguish  I  endure, 
And  save  by  power  divine  ; 
For  never  can  I  find  a  cure 
From  any  hand  but  thine. 
1   Thou  great  Physician,  hear  my  cry, 
And  set  my  spirit  Tree  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  let  the  sinner  die, 
Who  longs  to  live  to  thee. 

170  S.  M. 

1   TJESIDE  the  srospel  pool, 
-13    Appointed  for  the  poor, 
From  year  to  year  a  sinful  soul 
Had  waited  for  a  cure. 
'2  The  voice  of  one  unknown, 
Advancing  where  he  lay, 
Bespoke  him  in  a  gentle  tone, 
And  thus  it  seem'd  to  say  : 
:j  "Poor,  sinful,  dying  soul, 

\'\  by  linger  here  and  die? 
Only  consent  to  lie  made  whole, 
You  need  no  longer  lie. 
1   The  Saviour,  passing  by, 

"Well  knows  your  sinking  state, 
And  while  the  Saviour  is  so  nigh, 
The  sinner  need  not  wait." 
o  That  voice  dispell'd  the  charm, 
His  fatal  slumbers  bl 


138  JUSTIFICATION 

He  saw  his  sins  with  fresh  alarm. 
And  fear'd  the  vengeful  stroke. 
6   Unable  to  endure, 

He  call'd  for  aid  divine — 
The  great  Physician  wrought  the  cure  ; 
That  guilty  soul  was  mine. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH, 


171  L.  M. 

1  A  UTHOR  of  faith,  eternal  Word, 

-£*-  Whose  Spirit  breathes  the  active  flame, 
Faith,  like  its  finisher  and  Lord, 
To-day,  as  yesterday,  the  same  : 

2  To  thee  our  humble  hearts  aspire, 
And  ask  the  gift  unspeakable  ; 
Increase,  in  us  the  kindled  fire, 

In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil. 

3  By  faith  we  know  thee  strong  to  save, 
(Save  us,  a  present  Saviour  thou  !) 
Whatever  we  hope,  by  faith  we  have  ; 
Future  and  past  subsisting  now. 

4  To  him  that  in  thy  name  believes, 
Eternal  life  with  thee  is  given, 
Into  himself  he  all  receives, 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

5  The  things  unknown  to  feeble  sense, 
I  nseen  by  reason's  glimm'ring  rav, 
With  strong  commanding  evidence, 
Their  heavenly  orisrin  display. 


BT   FAITH.  139 

ti  Faith  lt'iuls  its  realizing  light, 

The  clouds  disperse,  the  shadows  fly, 
Th'  Invisible  appears  in  sight, 
And  God  is  seen  hy  mortal  eye. 

172  8  lines  8s. 

1  F¥1HE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 

\.    And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives — 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  hlood. 
The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  fancy,  or  name — 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is. 

2  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell, 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair ; 
And,  what  is  still  stranger  to  tell — ■ 

It  overcomes  heaven  by  pray'r ; 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend ; 
His  promise  of  mercy  to  trust, 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

3  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "Depart," 

That  stand  between  God  and  the  soul ; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

The  wounded  in  spirit  makes  whole  ; 
Bills  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white  ; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

173  C.  M. 

1    TTVUTH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
_T    And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 


140  JUSTIMCATIOH 

Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign, 
And  bids  me  seek  thy  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

1*4  C.  M. 


F 


Of  things  beyond  our  sight ; 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  &  sense, 

And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 
It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home — 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 

Or  thousand  years  to  come. 
By  faith,  we  know,  the  worlds  were  made, 

By  God's  almighty  word ; 
Abram  to  unknown  countries  led, 

By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 
He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands  ; 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 

That  heavenly  building  stands. 


11  V    FA  LTH.  i  I  1 

175  C.  M. 

1  "m /MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
JLtjL  And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  arc  our  fancy's  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  : 

None  but  :i  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  head. 

3  Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love  ; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  *Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

176  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  whose  glory's  streaming  rays, 
•I    Though  duteous  to  thy  high  command ! 
Not  seraphs  view  with  open  face, 

But  veil'd  before  thy  presence  stand  ! 

2  How  shall  weak  eyes  of  flesh,  weigh'd  down 

With  sin,  and  dim  with  error's  night, 
Dare  to  behold  thy  awful  throne, 
Or  view  thy  unapproached  light  ! 

3  Restore  my  sight!  let  thy  free  grace 

An  entrance  to  the  holiest  give  ! 
Open  mine  eyes  of  faith!  thy  fare 
So  shall  I  see :  yet  seeing  live. 
1  The  golden  sceptre  from  above 

Reach  forth;  see  my  whole  hcarl  I  bow; 


142  JUSTIFICATION 

Say  to  my  soul,  "Thou  art  my  love, 
My  chosen  'midst  ten  thousand  thou]" 

5  O  Jesus,  full  of  grace!  the  sighs 

Of  a  sick  heart  with  pity  view ! 
Hark,  how  my  silence  speaks^ — and  cries, 
"Mercy,  thou  God  of  mercy,  show  I" 

6  I  know  thou  canst  not  but  be  good ; 

How  shouldst  thou,  Lord,  thy  grace  restrain, 
Thou,  Lord,  whose  blood  so  freely  flow'd, 
To  save  me  from  all  guilt  and  pain  1 

7  By  faith  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 

Open'd  for  all  mankind  and  me, 
To  purge  my  sins  of  deepest  dye, 
My  life  and  heart's  impurity : 

8  From  Christ,  the  smitten  Rock,  it  flows, 

The  purple  and  the  crystal  stream ; 
Pardon  and  holiness  bestows, 

And  both  I  gain  through  faith  in  him. 

177  4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
J\.  Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 
For  me  to  intercede  ; 
His  all-redeeming  love. 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  aton'd  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace, 


BT    FAITH. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 
Receiv'd  on  Calvary  ! 

They  pour  effectual  pray'rs, 

They  strongly  speak  for  mc  : 

Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 

.\or  let  that  ransom' d  sinner  die! 

4  The  father  hears  him  pray, 
His  dear  anointed  One  : 
He  cannot  turn  away 
The  presence  of  his  Son  : 

His  spirit  answers  to  the  Mood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconcil'd, 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear  : 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 
I  can  no  longer  fear; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

ITS  C.  M. 

1   T  ASK  the  gift  of  righteousness, 
JL  The  sin-subduing  power  ; 
Power  to  believe,  and  go  in  peace, 
And  never  grieve  Thee  more. 

"   I  ask  the  blood-bought  pardon  seal'd, 
The  liberty  from  sin, 
The  grace  infus'd,  the  love  revcal'd, 
The  kingdom  fixt  within. 

3  Thou  hear'st  me  for  salvation  pray  ; 
Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire ; 
Make  ready  in  thy  powerful  day, 
Thy  fulness.  I  require 


144  jus ri hi  iti-os 

4  My  vehement  soul  cries  out,  opprest, 

Impatient  to  be  freed  ! 
Nor  can  I,  Lord,  nor  will  I  rest, 
Till  I  am  sav'd  indeed. 

5  Art  thou  not  able  to  convert? 

Art  thou  not  willing  too  1 
To  change  this  old  rebellious  heart, 
To  conquer  and  renew  1 

6  Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  I  dare  believe, 

So  arm  me  with  thy  power, 
That  I  to  sin  may  never  cleave, 
Ma}T  never  feel  it  more. 

1?9  C.  M. 

1  FjpHE  Saviour !  oh,  what  endless  charms 

JL    Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  woe. 

3  Oh,  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine, 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour  and  my  All. 

ISO  C.  M. 

1    fi  RE  AT  God  !  to  me  the  sight  afford, 
\-A    To  him  of  old  allow'd :    . 


145 


And  lot  ray  faith  behold  its  Lord, 
tending  in  a  cloud  ! 

2  In  that  revealing  Spirit  oomo  down, 

Thine  attributes  proclaim, 
\n  I  to  my  inmost  soul  make  known 
The  glories  of  thy  name. 

3  Jehovah,  Christ,  I  thee  adore, 

Who  gav'st  my  soul  to  he: ! 
Fountain  of  being  and  of  power, 
And  great  in  majesty. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God  thou  art, 

But  let  me  rather  prove, 
That  name  inspoken  to  my  heart, 

That  fav'rite  name  of  Love. 
'ciful  God,  thyself  proclaim 

In  this  polluted  breast; 
Mercy  is  thy  distinguished  name, 

And  suits  the  sinner  best. 
6   Our  mis'ry  doth  for  pity  call, 

Our  sin  implores  thy  grace  ; 
And  thou  art  merciful  to  all 

Our  lost,  apostate  race. 

181  L.  M. 

1  ^TOT  by  the  law  of  innocence 

-L  >l    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven; 
New  works  c*n  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done, 
(Jan  mike  a  wounded  conscience  whole! 
Faith  is  the  grace, — and  faith  alone, 
Thai  rlies  to  Christ,  and  sav 

10 


146  JUSTIFICATION 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd  : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon' d  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  its  power  display  ! 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign  ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain ! 

182  8  lines  7s.  &  6s. 

1  TTOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
XX  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  Physician, 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 
The  worst  of  all  diseases, 

Is  light  compar'd  with  sin, 
On  every  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within. 

2  From  men  great  skill  professing, 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain ; 
But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain — 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost ; 
\V    Thus  every  refuge  fail'd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 

3  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace  ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case — 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 


BY  FAITH.  147 

To  tell  to  all  around  mo. 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 
4  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death. 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

"i'is  only — look — and  live. 

183  S.  M. 

1  f^|H  blessed  souls  are  the)r, 
\-P  Whose  sins  are  cover 'd  o'er ; 
Divinely  bless'd,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care  ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  fest'ring  wound  ; 
Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray  ; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  : 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

1S4  C.  M. 

1    TTAPPY  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
XI  No  more  imputes  his  sin ; 
Put,  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  <;armeiits  clean. 


148  justificatiox  by  faith. 

2  Happy,  beyond  expression,  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd ; 
And  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 

3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 

His  words  are  all  sincere ; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

4  While  I  my  inward  guilt  suppress'd, 

No  quiet  could  I  find ; 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 

My  secret  sins  reveal'd ; 
Thy  pard'ning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

1S5  L.  M. 

1  "O  LESS'D  is  the  man,  forever  bless'd, 
JO   Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 

And  cover'd  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Bless'd  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

A  nd  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free  ; 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  i-cpentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 


,  \  KM.VTION    AMi   ADOPTIOST.  I  1!» 

While  ;i  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  <Sc  shines. 


REGENERATI07\  and  adop- 
tion. 

1S6  C.  M. 

1  QINNERS  !  this  solemn  truth  regavd ! 
O   Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 

For  Christ,  the  Saviour,  hath  declar'd, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  V/hate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  bloocl, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain  : 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd, 

The  heart  a  sink  of  sin  ; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

4  That  which  is  born  of  flesh  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain  ; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

5  Spirit  of  life  !  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain  : 
Bear  witness,  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
That  we  arc  born  again. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  lot  us  now  begin 

T<>  trust  and  love  thy  word  ; 


150  REGENERATION 

And,  by  forsaking  every  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 


187  P.  M.   8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1  A  WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
J\.  My  soul  in  guilt  and  thrall  I  found, 

Expos'd  to  endless  woe  ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  else  to  ruin  go. 

2  Amaz'd  I  stood,  but  could  not  tell, 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell; 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near. 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain — 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Still  sounded  in  mine  ear. 

3  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  pour'd  its  curses  on  my  head ; 

I  no  relief  could  find. 
This  fearful  truth  increas'd  my  pain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

O'erwhelm'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

4  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load  : 
Alas  !  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  feel  the  wrath  of  God. 

5  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare : 


and  ADorriov.  151 

Yet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain: 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

C)  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Naz'reth  pass'd  this  way, 

I  felt  his  pity  move. 
The  sinner  by  his  justice  slain 
IVow  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

V  To  heaven  the  joyful  tidings  flew, 
The  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anew, 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise  ; 
All  hail  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Lnnumber'd  millions  born  again, 

Will  shout  thy  endless  praise. 

1SS  L.  M. 

1  A  JSSlsT  my  soul,  my  heavenly  King, 
J\.  Thine  everlasting  love  to  sing; 
And  joyful  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 

As  one  through  grace  that's  born  of  God. 

2  No,  it  was  not  the  will  of  man, 

My  soul's  new  heavenly  birth  began, 
Nor  will,  nor  power  of  flesh  and  blood, 
That  turn'd  my  heart  from  sin  to  God. 

'.i  Herein  let  self  be  all  abas'd, 

And  heavenly  love  alone  confess 'd; 
This  be  my  song  through  all  the  road, 

That  born  I  am,  and  born  of  God. 

1    0  may  this  love  my  soul  constrain, 
To  make  returns  of  love  again; 


152  KE&ENEKATIOH 

That  I,  while  earth  is  my  abode. 
May  live  like  one  that's  born  of  God. 
5  And  when  th'  appointed  hour  shall  come, 
And  thou  wilt  call  me  to  my  home, 
Joyful  I'll  pas?:  the  chilling  flood. 
And  sing  and  say,  I'm  born  of  God. 

1S9  G.  M. 

1  "T^T^T"  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
J3I    Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 

Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  cf  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh ; 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quicken'd  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes. 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

190  C.  M. 

1  TTJOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
JUL  Unconscious  of  its  load ! 

The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ! 


ami  a norn ox.  I 

Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  hid  them  rise, 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  tall 
From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  av 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  hie  divine  : 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers. 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

191  S.  M. 

1  "O  EHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
JO  The  Father  has  bestow'd 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  be  unknown  : 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here. 

We  shall  be  like  our  Plead. 
i    A  hope  so  much  divine 

-May  trials  well  endure  ; 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 

A.-  C'hri-;t;  the  Lord,  is  pure. 


154  REGENERATION  AND   ABOrTION. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

192  C.  M. 

1  fi^i  RACE,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 
\-A    Abides  and  reigns  within  ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 

The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 

2  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  they  perforin  his  will, 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil. 

3  They  find  access,  at  every  hour, 

To  God  within  the  vail : 
Hence  they  derive  a  quick'ning  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

4  Oh  happy  souls  !  oh  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face  I 

5  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne : 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

6  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong; 


VTLL    REDEMPTION.  1  5o 

Then  shall  1  say,  "My  Father  Clod," 

With  an  uuwav  ring  tongue. 

193  C.  M. 

1  "l^tTHEN  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name, 

¥  T     And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seern'd  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "Great  is  the  work ;"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  own'd  the  power  divine  ; 
''Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
.Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 


FULL  REDEMPTION. 


1J)4  4  lines  7s. 

1  TESUS  comes  with  all  his  grace, 
QJ    Comes  to  save  a  fallen  race; 
Object  of  our  glorious  hope, 
fastis  comes  to  lift  us  up  ! 

2  Let  the  living  stones  cry  out ; 
Let  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  shout : 


156  FULL  11EDEMPTION. 

Praise  we  all  our  lowly  King ; 
Give  him  thanks  ;  rejoice  and  sing. 

3  He  hath  our  salvation  wrought; 
He  our  captive  souls  hath  bought: 
He  hath  reconcil'd  to  God  : 

He  hath  wash'd  us  in  his  blood. 

4  We  are  now  his  lawful  right ; 
Walk  as  children  of  the  light  : 
We  shall  soon  obtain  the  grace, 
Pure  in  heart  to  see  his  face. 

5  We  shall  gain  our  calling's  prize  ; 
After  God  we  all  shall  rise, 

Fili'd  with  joy,  and  love,  and  peace, 
Perfected  in  holiness. 

6  Let  us  then  rejoice  in  hope, 
Steadily  to  Christ  look  up ; 
Trust  to  be  redeem'd  from  sin, 
Wait,  till  he  appear  within. 

7  Fools  and  madmen  let  us  be, 
Yet  is  our  sure  trust  in  thee ; 
Faithful  is  the  promis'd  word,. 
We  shall  all  be  as  our  Lord. 

8  Hasten,  Lord,  the  perfect  day ; 
Let  thy  every  servant  say, 

"I  have  now  obtain'd  the  power, 
Lorn  of  God  to  sin  no  more." 

195  L.  M. 

1    ^lOME,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above! 
\-J   Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 


FT/U  REDEMPTION. 

2  0  let  thy  sacred  presence  Til!. 

And  set  my  longing  spiril  : 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee. 
'.j  While  in  this  region  here  below, 
No  other  good  will  I  pursue  : 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 
With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu. 
4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek, 
In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine, 

. .  ill  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak, 
Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 
">  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 
Divide  this  consecrated  soul; 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 
6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast  : 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 

10S  S.  M. 

1  rriHE  thing  ray  God  doth  hate, 

J_    That  I  no  more  may  do, 
Thy  creature,  Lord,  again  create. 
And  all  my  soul  renew. 

2  My  soul  shall  then,  like  thine, 

Abhor  the  thing  unclean, 
And  sanctify'd  by  love  divine, 
Forever  cease  from  sin. 

3  That  blessed  law  of  thine, 

,  to  me  bnpart ; 


158  FULL  REDEMPTION. 

The  Spirit's  law  of  life  divine, 
O  write  it  in  my  heart. 

4  Implant  it  deep  within, 

Whence  it  may  ne'er  remove, 
The  law  of  liberty  from  sin, 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

5  Thy  nature  be  my  law, 

Thy  spotless  sanctity ; 
And  sweetly  every  moment  draw 
My  happy  soul  to  thee. 

6  Soul  of  my  soul  remain  ! 

Who  didst  for  all  fulfil, 
In  me,  O  Lord,  fulfil  again, 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  will. 

197  C.  M. 

1  g~\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
\J  A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 

A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me. 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne  : 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  O  for  a  lowly  contrite  heart ! 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 


FULL  UKUL.MPTIOX.  L59 

5  Thy  tender  heart  is  still  the  same, 
And  melts  at  human  wo; 
Jesua,  for  thee  distress'd  I  am, 

I  want  thy  love  to  know. 
(>  My  heart,  thou  know'st,  can  never  rest, 
Till  thou  create  my  peace, 
Till  of  my  Eden  repossess' d, 
From  every  sin  I  cease. 

7  Fruit  of  thy  gracious  lips,  on  me 

Bestow  that  peace  unknown  ; 
The  hidden  manna,  and  the  tree 
Of  life,  and  the  white  stone. 

8  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

19S  L.  M. 

1  i~~lREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim. 
"  M   Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest, 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 

Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ! 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 

4  E'en  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 

No  tasting  pleasure  can  afford; 


IfiO  tui.l  RErtr.ArpTiov. 

Yea,  'twould  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  thee,  Lord  ! 
5  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise: 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

199  L.  M. 

1  d~\  THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
x_r    The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee, 
O  burst  these  bonds  and  set  it  free  ! 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought,  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way  ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untir'd,  I  follow  thee; 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill! 

6  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day ; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 


FM.T.   RKBIMPTION.  lfil 

•200  C.  M. 

1  ^|V  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thro  mine, 

I  I    And  will  not  quit  my  claim, 

'J'.!!  all  1  have  is  lost  ill  thine, 
And  all  renew'd  I  am. 

2  I  hold  thee  with  a  trembling  hand, 

And  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  steadfastly  by  faith  1  stand, 
And  all  ;s  know. 

3  Jesus,  thine  all-victorious  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad: 
Then  shall  my  feet  no  longer  rove, 
Rooted  and  lixl  in  God. 

4  O  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire, 

Might  now  begin  to  glow  ! 
Bum  up  the  dross  ofha.se  desire, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow! 

5  O  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  mv  sins  consume  : 
Come.  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call, 
Spirit  of  burning,  come. 

6  Refining  lire,  go  through  my  heart, 

Illuminate  my  soul; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

7  Sorrow  and  sin  shall  then  expire, 

When  enter'd  into  rest, 
I  only  live  my  God  t'  admire, 
My  God  forever  blest! 
S   My  steadfast  soul,  from  falling  free, 
Shall  then  no  longer  move  ; 
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162  FTTLL  REDEMPTION. 

But  Christ  be  all  the  world  to  me. 
And  all  my  heart  be  love. 

201  S.  M. 

1  TESU8,  my  Truth,  my  Way, 
#J    My  sure  unerring-  Light, 
On  thee  my  feeble  steps  I  stay, 

Which  thou  wilt  guide  aright. 

2  My  Wisdom  and  my  Guide, 

My  Counselor  thou  art; 
O  never  let  me  leave  thy  side, 
Or  from  thy  paths  depart. 

3  I  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee, 

Thou  gracious  bleeding  Lamb, 
That  I  may  now  enlighten'd  be. 
And  never  put  to  shame. 

4  Never  will  I  remove 

Out  of  thy  hands  my  cause, 
But  rest  in  thy  redeeming  love, 
And  hang  upon  thy  cross. 

5  Teach  me  the  happy  art, 

In  all  things  to  depend 
On  thee;  O  never,  Lord,  depart, 
But  love  me  to  the  end. 

6  Still  stir  me  up  to  strive 

With  thee  in  strength  divine ; 
And  every  moment,  Lord,  revive 
This  fainting  soul  of  mine. 

7  Persist  to  save  my  soul, 

Throughout  the  fiery  hour. 
Till  I  am  every  whit  made  whole. 
And  show  forth  all  thy  power. 


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8  Through  fire  and  water  bring 

Into  the  wealthy  place; 
And  teach  me  the  new  song  to  sing, 
When  perfected  in  grace  ! 

9  O  make  ine  all  like  thee, 

Before  I  hence  remove ! 
Settle,  confirm,  and  'stablish  me, 
And  build  me  up  in  love. 
10  Let  me  thy  witness  live. 

When  sin  is  all  destroy 'd; 
And  then  my  spotless  soul  receive, 
And  take  me  home  to  God. 

202  C.  M. 

1  X  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
JL  And  ever  prays  for  me ; 

A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near  ; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be  ! 

W hat  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

5  Joyful  in  hope,  my  spirit  soars 

To  meet  thee  from  above : 


164  FULL  REDEMFTIOX. 

Thy  goodness  thankfully  adores : 
And  sure  I  taste  thy  love. 

6  Thy  love  I  soon  expect  to  find, 

In  all  its  depth  and  height ; 
To  comprehend  th'  Eternal  Mind, 
And  grasp  the  Infinite. 

7  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

Of  paradise  possest, 

I  taste  unutterahle  bliss, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

8  The  bliss  of  those  that  fully  dwell, 

Fully  in  thee  believe, 
"Pis  more  than  angel  tongues  can  tell, 
Or  angel  minds  conceive. 

9  Thou  only  know'st  who  didst  obtain, 

And  die  to  make  it  known  : 
The  great  salvation  now  explain, 
And  perfect  us  in  one. 

203  L.  M. 

1  ~fT  E  wills  that  I  should  holy  be ; 
JOL  That  holiness  I  long  to  feel; 
That  full  divine  conformity 

To  all  my  Saviour's  righteous  will. 

2  See,  Lord,  the  travail  of  thy  soul, 

Accomplish'd  in  the  change  of  mine; 
And  plunge  me,  every  whit  made  whole, 
In  all  the  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

3  On  thee,  O  God,  my  soul  is  stay'd, 

And  waits  to  prove  thine  utmost  will: 
The  promise,  by  thy  mercy  made, 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  in  me  fulfil. 


FULL  IIKDEMPTION-.  1  0.r) 

■1   No  more  I  stagger  at  thy  power. 

Or  doubt  thy  truth,  which  cannot  move  : 
Hasten  the  Long-expected  hour, 

And  bless  me  with  thy  perfect  love. 

20  i  C.  M. 

1  /~\  JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel  grace, 
\-r   Christ  shall  in  me  appear! 

I,  even  I,  shall  sec  his  face ; 
I  shall  be  holy  here. 

2  The  glorious  crown  of  righteousness 

To  me  reach' d  out,  I  view  ; 
Conqu'ror  through  him  I  soon  shall  seize, 
And  wear  it  as  my  due. 

3  The  promis'd  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

I  now  exult  to  see  : 
My  hope  is  full  (O  glorious  hope !) 
Of  immortality. 

4  He  visits  now  the  house  of  clay ; 

He  shakes  his  future  home  ; 
O  wouldst  thou,  Lord,  on  this  glad  day, 
Into  thy  temple  come  ! 

5  With  me,  I  know,  I  feci  thou  art ; 

But  this  cannot  suffice, 
Unless  thou  plantest  in  my  heart 
A  constant  paradise. 

6  My  earth  thou  water'st  from  on  high. 

But  make  it  all  a  pool : 
Spring  up,  O  well,  I  ever  cry. 
Spring  up  within  my  sou!  ! 

7  Come,  ()  my  God,  thyself  reveal, 

Fill  all  this  mighty  void  : 


166  TULL  REDE3IPTION. 

Thou  only  canst  my  spirit  fill  : 
Come,  O  my  God,  my  God  I 

205  4  lines  7s. 

1  f^i  OD  of  all-redeeming  grace, 

VlT  By  thy  pard'ning  love  compcll'd, 
Up  to  thee  our  souls  we  raise, 
Up  to  thee  our  bodies  yield. 

2  Thou  our  sacrifice  receive, 
Acceptable  through  thy  Son, 
While  to  thee  alone  we  live, 
"While  we  die  to  thee  alone. 

3  Meet  it  is,  and  just,  and  right, 
That  we  should  be  wholly  thine ; 
In  thy  only  will  delight, 

In  thy  blessed  service  join. 

4  O  that  every  work  and  word 
Might  proclaim  how  good  thou  art ; 
"Holiness  unto  the  Lord," 

Still  be  written  on  our  heart ! 

206  C.  M. 

1  T  ET  Him  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
JLi  His  sovereign  right  assert ; 

And  take  up  every  thankful  song, 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  claims  us  for  his  own, 

Who  bought  us  with  a  price : 
The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone* 
To  Christ  alone  he  dies. 

3  Jesus,  thine  own  at  last  receive, 

Fulfil  our  hearts'  desire ; 


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And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  in  thy  cause  expire ! 
1  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign  ; 

With  joy  we  render  thee 
Our  all,  no  longer  ours,  but  thine 

To  all  eternity. 

2©Tf  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  loving  Spirit  alone 

%f     Can  lead  me  forth,  and  make  me  free ; 
Burst  every  bond  through  which  I  groan, 
And  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

2  Now  let  thy  Spirit  bring  me  in, 

And  give  thy  servant  to  possess 
The  land  of  rest  from  inbred  sin, 
The  land  of  perfect  holiness. 

3  Lord,  if  I  b'lieve  thy  power  the  same, 

The  same  thy  truth  and  grace  endure ; 
And  in  thy  blessed  hands  I  am, 

And  trust  thee  for  a  perfect  cure, 
•i  Come,  Saviour,  come,  and  make  me  whc 

Entirely  all  my  sins  remove  ! 
To  perfect  health  restore  my  soul, 

To  perfect  holiness  and  love. 

20S  C.  M. 

1    0~^OME,  O  my  God,  the  promise  seal, 
\^J   This  mountain  sin  remove  ! 
Now  in  my  waiting  soul  reveal 
The  virtue  of  thy  love. 
~   I  want  thy  life,  thy  purity, 

Thy  righteousness  brought  in: 


1G8  FULL   KEnLlII'TlO.V. 

I  ask,  desire,  and  trust  in  thee 
To  be  redeem'd  from  sin. 

3  For  this  as  taught  by  thee  I  pray, 

And  can  no  longer  doubt! 
Remove  from  hence,  to  sin  I  say, 
Be  cast  this  moment  out. 

4  Anger  and  sloth,  desire  and  pi'ide, 

This  moment  be  subdu'd  I 
Be  cast  into  the  crimson  tide 
Of  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

5  Saviour,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up, 

My  present  Saviour  thou  I 

In  all  the  confidence  of  hope 

I  claim  the  blessing  now  ! 

6  'Tis  done ;  thou  dost  this  moment  save, 

With  full  salvation  bless  ; 
Redemption  through  thy  blood  I  have, 
And  spotless  love  and  peace. 

2*>9  L.  M. 

1  /Ok  GOD,  most  merciful  and  triie, 
\y  Thy  nature  to  my  soul  impart, 
'Stablish  with  me  the  cov'nant  new, 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart 

2  To  real  holiness  restor'd, 

O  let  me  gain  my  Saviour's  mind, 
And  in  the  knowledge  of  my  Lord, 
Fulness  of  life  eternal  find  ! 

3  Remember,  Lord,  my  sins  no  more. 

That  them  I  may  no  more  forget ; 
But,  sunk  in  guiltless  shame,  adore 
With  speechless  wonder  at  thy  feet. 


IlKJOICIXO   AND    PRAISE.  [69 

1   O'envhelm'd  with  thy  stupendous  grace, 
I  shall  not  in  thy  presence  move, 
But  breathe  unutterable  praise. 

And  rapt'rous  awe,  and  silent  love. 

5  Then  every  murmuring  thought,  and  vain, 

Expires,  in  sweet  confusion  lost  : 
I  cannot  of  my  cross  complain, 
I  cannot  of  my  goodness  boast, 

6  Pardon'd  for  all  that  I  have  done, 

My  mouth  as  in  the  dust  I  hide  ; 
And  glory  give  to  God  alone, 
-My  God  forever  pacified! 


REJOICINC4  AND  PRAISE. 

210  C.  M. 

First  Part. 

1  £\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
V™   My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  Name. 

3  Jesus! — the  Name  that  charms  our  fears. 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 


170  itEjoiciSG 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  canccl'd  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks — and  list'ning  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive  ; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

211  C.  M. 

"Second  Part. 
OOk  unto  Him,  ye  nations;  own 


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Your  God,  ye  fallen  race; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 

Be  justified  by  grace. 
See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid : 

The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain : 
His  soul  was  once  an  off'ring  made 

For  every  soul  of  man. 

Awake  from  guilty  nature's  sleep, 
And  Christ  shall  give  you  light ; 

Cast  all  your  sins  into  the  deep, 
And  wash  the  Ethiop  white. 

With  me,  your  chief,  ye  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel  your  sins  forgiven  ; 

Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


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21a  C.  M. 

1  CJALVATION  !  0  the  joyful  sound  ! 
1^   What  pleasure  to  our  ears  ! 

A  sovereign  halm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

CHORUS. 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever  .' 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  J 
Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord  ! 

2  Salvation!  let  the  echo  fly, 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky, 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Glory,  §c. 

3  Salvation!  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb! 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs: 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 
Glory,  Ac- 

213  C.  M. 

1    TTOW  happy  every  child  of  grace, 
JLJl   Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven  ! 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place* 
I  seek  my  place  in  heaven, 
i   A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 
Yet  0  !  by  faith  I  see, 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight, 
The  heaven  prepar'd  for  me. 
3   <J  what  a  Messed  hope  is  ours  ! 
While  here  on  earth  we  stay, 


172  KEjoicixc; 

We  more  than  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 
And  antedate  that  day. 

4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  conceal'd, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  fill'd. 

5  O  would  he  more  of  heaven  bestow! 

And  let  the  vessels  break  ; 
And  let  our  ransom'd  spirits  go, 

To  grasp  the  God  we  seek ; 
G  In  rapt'rous  awe  on  him  to  gaze, 

Who  bought  the  sight  for  me, 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  his  grace 

To  all  eternity. 

214  C.  M. 

1  "]V/fl~Y  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend ! 
JlTJI.  When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end! 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace. 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
Send  down  thy  grace,  0  blessed  Lord, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road  : 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake !  awake !  my  tuneful  powers, 

With  this  delightful  song, 

And  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 

Nor  think  the  season  long. 


A>  1)   I'll  A  I  SI..  1  ",    > 

215  L.  M. 

1  TpRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise 
_BL  Your  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise: 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames; 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names; 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  hound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord  !  exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clouds  along  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn  : 
He  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn  : 
The  beast  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

5  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force'? 
The  sprightly  man,  or  war-like  horse  ] 
The  piercing  wit,  the  active  limb] 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

6  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight, 
He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
He  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 

21G  C.  M. 

1  4  I'T;  h8^  tne  power  of  Jesus'  name, 
J\.  Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

2  Lot  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 

And  as  they  tune  it,  fall. 


174  REJOICIXG 

Before  his  face,  who  tunes  their  choir, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

3  Crown  him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 

Who  fix'd  this  floating  ball : 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

4  Crown  him,  ye  martyr's  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

5  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  of  the  fall  : 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

6  Hail  him  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call : 
The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine, 
And  crown  him— -Lord  of  all. 

7  Sinners  !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget, 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

8  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue, 

That  hear  the  Saviour's  call, 
Now  shout  a  universal  song, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

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HOU  Shepherd  of  Israel  and  mine, 
The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 
I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art : 


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AXD  PTIATSE.  175 

The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all  who  their  shepherd  ohey, 

Are  fed,  on  thy  hosom  reclin'd, 

And  screen'd  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

2  Ah  !  show  me  that  happiest  place, 

The  place  of  thy  people's  abode; 
"Where  saints  in  an  ecstaey  gaze, 

And  hang  on  a  crucified  God: 
Thy  love  for  a  sinner  declare ; 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  a  tree; 
My  spirit  to  Calvary  bear, 

To  sutler  and  triumph  with  thee. 

3  'Tis  there  with  the  Iambs  of  thy  flock, 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest ; 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  rock, 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast  : 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  never  a  moment  depart  : 
Conceal'd  in  the  cleft  of  thy  side, 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 

21S  L.  M. 

1  TOIX  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
•J    To  sing  his  everlasting  fame ; 
(neat  God,  prepare  each  heart  and  voice, 
In  him  forever  to  rejoice. 

2  With  him  I  daily  love  to  walk, 
Of  him  my  soul  delights  to  talk  ; 
On  him  I  cast  my  every  care ; 
Like  him  one  day  I  shall  appear. 

3  Take  him  for  strength  and  righteousness, 
Make  him  thy  refuge  in  distress; 


176  KEJOICI>"G- 

Love  him  above  all  earthly  joy, 
And  him  in  every  thing  employ. 

4  Praise  him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs. 
To  him  your  highest  praise  belongs  ; 
Bless  him  who  does  your  heaven  prepare, 
And  whom  you'll  praise  forever  there. 

219  4  Ss.  &  4  7s. 

1  i~UlME.  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
\^J   Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace : 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  ilaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  iix'd  upon  it : 

Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love  ! 

2  Here  I'll  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wand'iing  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood  ! 

o 

0  1  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee  : 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart.  0  take  and  seal  it ; 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 


and  PUAisi;.  177 

22©  4  6s.  &  2  8. 

1   XTE  ransom'd  sinners,  hoar, 
X    The  prisoners  of  the  Lord: 
And  wait  till  Christ  appear, 

According  to  his  word: 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

2  Let  others  hug  their  chains, 

For  sin  and  Satan  plead, 
And  say,  from  sin's  remains 

They  never  can  be  freed ; 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me. 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

3  In  God  we  put  our  trust ; 

If  we  our  sins  confess, 
Faithful  is  he,  and  just, 

From  all  unrighteousness 
To  cleanse  us  all,  both  you  and  me : 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

4  Surely  in  us  the  hope 

Of  glory  shall  appear  ; 
Sinners,  your  heads  lift  up, 

And  see  redemption  near  : 
Again,  I  say,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

5  Who  Jesus'  suff  rings  shave, 

My  fellow  pris'ners  now, 
Ye  soon  the  wreath  shall  wear 

On  your  triumphant  brow: 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 
12 


178  rejoicing 

6  The  word  of  God  is  sure, 

And  never  can  remove  ; 
We  shall  in  heart  be  pure, 

And  perfected  in  love  : 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

7  Then  let  us  gladly  bring 

Our  sacrifice  of  praise: 
Let  us  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  glory  in  his  grace  : 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

221  S.  M. 

1  g^O ME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
\J  And  let  your  joys  be  known  'T 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

While  ye  surround  his  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  : 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  king 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

That  all  the  earth  surveys, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas. 

4  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love  ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 
To  carry  us  above. 

5  There  we  shall  see  his  face. 

And  never,  never  sin ; 


and  rn.viSE.  179 

There  from  the  riven  of  his  grace 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 
G  Yea,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

Should  constant  joys  create. 

7  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  : 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.  [ground, 

222  L.  M. 

1  XX  APPY  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
XX  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race ; 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Happy  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows  "the  Saviour  died  for  me!" 

The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 

And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

o   Wisdom  divine  !  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 
And  gold  is  dross  compar  d  to  her. 

4   Her  hands  are  fill'd  with  length  of  davs, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise  : 
Riches  of  Christ,  on  all  bestow'd, 
And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 


180  11EJOICIXG 

5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flow'ry  paths  are  peace. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains  : 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains  : 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one. 

223  4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

1  TT  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
JLi  Angels  and  men  be  join'd 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind : 
T'  adoi-e  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound ! 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven  ; 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  given, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have ; 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name  ! 

It  charms  the  host  above  ; 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love  ! 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 

And  is  from  sin  set  free ; 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears; 
'Tis  life  and  victory  : 


AND  PRAISE.  181 

New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joy. 

5  Stung  by  the  scorpion  sin, 

My  poor  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole  ; 
See  there  my  Lord  upon  the  tree ! 
I  hear,  I  feel  he  died  for  me. 

6  O  unexampled  love  ! 

O  all-redeeming  grace  ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  ! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  1 

7  O  for  a  trumpet  voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call ! 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  for  all ! 
For  all  my  Lord  was  crucify 'd ; 
For  all,  for  all  my  Saviour  died. 

22-i  P.  M. 

1  iT\  TELL  me  no  more 

\-7   Of  this  world's  vain  store, 
The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  now  is  o'er ; 

A  country  I've  found 

Where  true  joys  abound, 
To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that  happy  ground. 

2  The  souls  that  believe 
In  paradise  live, 

And  me  in  that  number  Avill  Jesus  receive; 
My  soul,  don't  delay — ■ 


182 


REJOICING 


He  calls  thee  away, 
Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless  that  glad 
day. 

3  No  mortal  doth  know 
What  he  can  bestow, 

What  light,  strength  and   comfort — go    after 
him,  go ; 
Lo,  onward  I  move 
To  a  city  above, 
None    guesses    how   wondrous    my    journey 
will  prove. 

4  Great  spoils  I  shall  win 
From  death,  hell,  and  sin, 

'Midst    outward    affliction    shall   feel    Christ 
within : 

And  when  I'm  to  die, 

Receive  me,  I'll  cry, 
For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot  tell  why. 

5  But  this  I  do  find, 
We  two  are  so  join'd, 

He'll  not  live  in  glory  and  leave  me  behind ; 

So  this  is  the  race 

I'm  running  through  grace 
Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  see  my  Lord's  face. 

6  And  now  I'm  in  care, 
My  neighbors  may  share 

These  blessings:   to  seek  them  will  none  of 
you  dare? 
In  bondage,  O  why, 
And  death  will  you  lie, 
When  one  here  assures  you  free  grace  is  so 
nigh  1 


-i>Tu  ruAisK.  183 

•>•>.■>  C.  M. 

1  ~\/|^  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

-LtJ.   The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heavens  around  me  shine, 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith, 
Would  bear  me  conqu'ror  through, 

2S6  C.  M. 

1  X   ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
JLi  Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 

Thy  strength'ning  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrows  bow  the  spirit  down, 

When  virtue  lies  distress'd  ; 
Beneath  the  proud  oppressor's  frown 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourner  rest. 


184 


REJOICIXG 


3  Thou  know'st  the  pains  thy  servants  feel, 

Thou  hear'st  thy  children's  cry ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil 
Thy  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Thy  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere : 
Thou  sav'st  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

5  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  thy  praise, 

And  spread  thy  fame  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honors  of  their  God. 
227  L.  M. 

1  "OF  FORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
J3  Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  Kis  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men: 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  : 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4  Wide  as  the  world,  is  thy  command : 

Vast  as  eternity,  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 
22  §  P.  M. 

1    f\  THOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
v^F  My  Redeemer  from  all  sin ; 


Axn  pbaise.  185 

Mov'd  by  thy  divine  compassion, 
Who  hast  died  my  heart  to  win, 

I  will  praise  thee,  I  will  praise  thee 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  1 

Though  unseen,  I  love  the  Saviour; 

He  hath  brought  salvation  near; 
Manifests  his  pard'ning  favor; 

And  when  Jesus  doth  appear, 
Soul  and  body,  Soul  and  body, 

Shall  his  glorious  image  bear. 

V\  hile  the  angel  choirs  are  crying, 

Glory  to  the  Great  I  AM! 
I  with  them  will  still  be  wing, 

Glory  !  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 
O  how  precious,  O  how  precious, 

Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name! 

Angels  now  are  hov'ring  round  us, 
Unpercerv'd  they  mix  the  throng, 

Wond'ring  at  the  love  that  crown'd  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song: 

Hallelujah'!  Hallelujah! 

Love  and  praise  to  Christ  belong  ! 

Now  I  see  with  joy  and  wonder, 

Whence  the  gracious  spring  arose ; 
Ansel  minds  are  lost  to  ponder, 

Lying  love's  mysterious  cause; 
Yet  the  blessing,  Yet  the  blessing, 

Down  to  all,  to  me  it  Hows  ! 
This  hath  set  me  all  on  fire  ; 

Strongly  glows  the  flame  of  love; 
Higher  mounts  my  soul,  and  higher, 

Struggles  for  its  swift  remove; 


186  REJOICING 

Then  I'll  praise  him,  Then  I'll  praise  him, 
In  a  nobler  strain  above  ! 

229  C.  M. 

1  £~\  'Tis  delight  without  alloy, 
\-f  Jesus,  to  hear  thy  name  ; 
My  spirit  leaps  with  inward  joy, 

I  feel  the  sacred  flame. 

2  My  passions  hold  a  pleasing  reign, 

When  love  inspires  my  breast, 
Love,  the  divinest  of  the  train, 
The  sovereign  of  the  rest. 

3  This  is  the  grace  must  live  and  sing, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 

Must  sound  from  every  joyful  string, 

Through  the  sweet  groves  of  bliss. 

4  Let  life  immortal  seize  my  clay ; 

Let  love  refine  my  blood ; 
Her  flames  can  bear  my  soul  away, 
Can  bring  me  near  my  God. 

5  Swift  I  ascend  the  heavenly  place, 

And  hasten  to  my  home, 
I  leap  to  meet  the  kind  embrace, 
I  come,  O  Lord,  I  come. 

6  Sink  down,  ye  separating  hills, 

Let  sin  and  death  remove ; 
'Tis  love  that  drives  my  chariot  wheels, 
And  death  must  yield  to  love. 


2 SO  P.  M. 

)W  happy  are  th 

Who  their  Saviour  obev 


1   TTOW  happy  are  they, 


AXI)  PRAISE.  187 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ! 

Tongue  cannot  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love ! 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favor  divine 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ! 

When  my  heart  it  belicv'd 

What  a  joy  I  receiv'd, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jcsus's  name  ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

The  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song : 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ! 

He  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cried, 

He  hath  suffer'd  and  died, 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above 

All  sin,  and  temptation,  and  pain  ; 

I  could  not  believe 

That  I  ever  should  grieve, 
That  I  ever  should  sutler  again. 

6  I  rode  on  the  sky, 
Freely  justified  I, 

Nor  did  envy  Elijah  his  seat : 
My  soul  mounted  higher 


188  REJOICING 

In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  moon  it  was  under  my  feet. 

7     O  the  rapturous  height 

Of  that  holy  delight 
"Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  hlood  ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possest, 

I  was  perfecly  blest, 
As  if  fill'd  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


H' 


P.  M. 

OW  precious  is  the  name  ! 
Brethren  sing,  brethren  sine 
How  precious  is  the  name, 

Brethren  sing! 
How  precious  is  the  name 
Of  Christ,  the  paschal  Lamb, 
Who  bore  our  guilt  and  shame 
On  the  tree,  On  the  tree, 
Who  bore  our  guilt  and  shame 

On  the  tree. 

I've  given  all  for  Christ,  " 
He's  my  all,  he's  my  all, 
I've  given  all  for  Christ, 

He's  my  all ; 
I've  given  all  for  Christ, 
And  my  spirit  cannot  rest, 
Unless  he's  in  my  breast, 
Reigning  there,  Reigning  there, 
Unless  he's  in  my  breast, 

Reigning  there. 

His  easy  yoke  I'll  bear 
With  delight,  with  delight. 


1K1    PRAISE.  189 

His  easy  yoke  I'll  bear 
With  delight ; 

His  easy  yoke  I'll  bear, 
And  his  cross  I  will  not  fear; 
His  name  I  will  declare, 
Evermore,  Evermore, 
His  name  I  will  declare, 
Evermore. 

4  And  when  we  all  get  home, 
We  will  sing,  we  will  sing, 
And  when  we  all  get  home, 

We  will  sing ; 
And  when  we  all  get  home, 
Around  our  Father's  throne, 
And  myriads  join  the  theme, 
We'll  sing  on,  We'll  sing  on, 
And  myriads  join  the  theme, 
We'll  sing  on. 

232  C.  M. 

1  CjI^'G  to  the  Lord,  Jehovah's  name, 
O   And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 

Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come  and  with  humble  souls  adore, 

Come  kneel  before  his  face  ; 
0  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace. 


190  REJOICING 

4  Now  is  the  time  he  bends  his  ear, 
And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath  and  swear, 
"Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 

233  8  lines  8s. 

1  TTTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
_tX  When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see ; 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  &  sweet  flowers, 
Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me : 

The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay ; 

But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December  's  as  pleasant  as  Ma)T. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice ; 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear, 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd ; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind: 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 


AND   BRAISE.  101 

Say  why  do  I  languish  and  pine  1 
And  why  arc  my  winters  so  long  ] 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  : 

Or  take  me  to  thee  up  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

234  F.  M. 

1  |  MARK  !  how  the  Gospel  trumpet  sounds  ! 
X  JL  Through  all  the  world  the  echo  bounds, 
And  Jesus,  by  redeeming  blood, 

Is  bringing  sinners  back  to  God  : 
And  guides  them  safely  by  his  word 
To  endless  day. 

2  Hail !  all-victorious,  conqu'ring  Lord  ! 
Be  thou  by  all  thy  works  ador'd, 
Who  undertook  for  sinful  man, 

And  brought  salvation  through  thy  name, 
That  we  with  thee  may  ever  reign 
In  endless  day. 

3  Fight  on,  ye  conqu'ring  souls,  fight  on! 
And  when  the  conquest  you  have  won, 
Then  palms  of  vict'ry  you  shall  bear, 
And  in  his  kingdom  have  a  share  ; 
And  crowns  of  glory  ever  wear 

In  endless  day. 

4  There  we  shall  in  full  chorus  join, 
With  saints  and  angels  all  combine, 
To  sing  of  his  redeeming  love, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 
And  this  shall  U>  our  theme  above 
In  endless  day, 


192  IlEJOICI>~G 

235  L.  M. 

1  TCIROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
JL     Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise, 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring, 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing  : 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim  : 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song  : 
To  every  land  the  strains  belong; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

236  *  '  S.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God, 
_/\  How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 
Thy  wonders  how  diffus'd  abroad, 

Throughout  creation's  frame ! 

2  In  native  white  and  red 

The  rose  and  lily  stand, 
And,  free  from  pride,  their  beauties  spread, 
To  show  thy  skilful  hand. 

3  The  lark  mounts  up  the  sky, 

With  unambitious  song ; 
And  bears  her  Maker's  praise  on  high, 
Upon  .her  artless  tongue. 


av»  ruvisr..  !!>'* 

1    Fain  would  I  rise  and  sing 
To  my  Creator  too  ; 
Pain  would  my  heart  adore  my  King* 
And  give  him  praises  due. 

5  Descend,  celestial  fire, 

And  seize  me  from  above! 
A\  rap  mc  in  flames  of  pure  desire, 
A  sacrifice  of  love. 

6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days  : 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend 

In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

33?  L.  M. 

1  T>RAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  exalt  his  name, 
JL     While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints,  who  to  his  house  belong, 

Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  the  Lord  is  good  ; 

To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ  ; 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints; 

He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends : 
And.  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 

His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod; 
He  gives  his  suffring  servants  rest, 

And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God. 

5  Bless  him.  all  ye  who  taste  his  love; 

People  ami  priests,  exalt  his  name: 
13 


194  JTEJOTCIXG 

Among  his  saints  be  ever  dwells 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem, 


23S  4  6*,  &  2  8s. 

1  "O  EJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King  - 
_OL  Your  Lord  and  King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice. 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love. 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains 

He  took  his  seat  above  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  &c. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven  ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given ; 
Jjift  up  your  hearts,  &c. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  his  foes  submit. 
And  bow  to  his  command. 

And  foil  beneath  his  feet ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  &c. 

5  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy : 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  &c> 


AND    I'ltAlSi;. 

G   Rejoice  m  glorious  hope, 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come; 

\ml  t.ikc  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home; 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice! 

239  C.  M. 

1  iTlOME.  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\J   With  angels  round  the  throne; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry. 

To  be  exalted  thus: 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  hearts  reply, 

For  he  was  slain  for  us. 
"    3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 

Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 
4   The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  Mess  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

240  S.  M. 

1  /~^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
\_J   And  hymns  of  glory  sinur ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 

The  universal  King. 

2  Ho  form'd  the  deeps  unknown, 

He  crave  the  seas  their  bound  , 


196  REJOICING  AXD   PRAISE. 

The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

Come,  how  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

2-11  4  lines  7s. 

1  QONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
k5   Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born, 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  1 
No — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 


IMtAYEtt   AND    IXTi.KC  F.SSIOX.  11*7 

G  Borne  upon  the  latest  breath, 

Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 

Then  amidst  eternal  joy, 

tSongs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


PRAYER  AND  INTERCESSION. 


242  C.  M. 

1  TJRAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
JL     Utter'd  or  uncxprcss'd, 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  lire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Pray'r  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays." 
G  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 


198 


PRAYEll  AND 


The  path  of  pray'r  thyself  hast  trod  : 
"Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray.'1 

243  S.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  f~|L'ri  heavenly  Father,  hear 
\J  The  pray'r  Ave  oiler  now  : 
Thy  name  be  hallow'd,  far  and  near, 

To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

While  by  thy  word  we  live  ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power. 

From  Satan's  wiles  defend  ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 

6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray. 

By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say 
All  for  his  sake  be  done. 


lSTlllU  KSSloN'.  199 

->44  L.  M. 

I   TTjKAY'R  is  appointed  to  convey 
X     The  blessings  God  designs  to  give; 
Long  as  thej  live  should  Christians  pray, 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live. 

•-2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress, 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay  ; 
If  guilt  deject  ;  if  sin  distress; 

In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

I   'Tis  pray'r  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 
Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame, 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak : 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 
1   Depend  on  Him ;  thou  canst  not  fail ; 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known  ; 
Fear  not ;  his  merits  must  prevail : 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 

245  L.  M. 

1  X"17HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

▼  T     In  coming  to  the  mercy-scat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there! 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw  ; 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw — 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love — 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

:j  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight; 

Pray'r  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 


2G0  IMlAYEIt  AMI 

4  Have  you  no  words  1  ah!  think  again  : 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent. 
To  heaven  in  supplications  sent — 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  oft'jier  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  dene  for  me!" 

216  S.  M. 

1  "1%/ffY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
If  X  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call : 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  alb 

2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell  : 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart  'tis  hell. 

3  The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are  ? 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace. 
And  no  where  else  but  there. 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne* 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

5  Not  all  the  harps  above, 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  liis  residence  remove, 
Or  hut  conceal  his  face. 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky. 

Can  one,  delight  afford  ; 


i  \ Ti.Kri.ssiov.  201 

\...  not  one  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 
J    Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll : 

The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 
8  To  thee  my  spirits  fly, 
With  infinite  desire  : 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  ! 
O  Jesus,  raise  me  higher. 

247  L.  M. 

1  ~\M  V  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou, 
_LT  JL  To  thee,  lo,  now  my  soul  I  bow  ; 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 

I  find  thee,  Saviour,  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  strength,  be  thou  my  way, 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day  ; 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide. 
And  keep  me,  Saviour,  near  thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me  ; 
As  I  have  need,  my  Saviour  be  : 
And  if  I  would  from  thee  depart, 
Then  clasp  me,  Saviour,  to  thy  heart. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Sue  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power ; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour,  reign  alone. 

5  My  suff  ring  time  shall  soon  be  o'er, 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  weep  no  more  ; 
My  ransom'd  soul  shall  soar  away, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 


202  PIlAYEll  AND 

24S  C.  M. 

1  T^ATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee1, 
JC     No  other  help  I  know, 

If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  1 

2  What  did  thine  only  Son  endure, 

Before  I  drew  my  breath ! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death  ! 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 

I  now  should  feel  thy  power : 
Now  my  poor  soul  thou  wouldst  retrieve, 
Nor  let  me  wait  one  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes  : 

O  let  me  now  receive  that  gift, 

My  soul  without  it  dies. 

5  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die  : 

O  speak,  and  I  shall  live  : 

And  here  I  will  unwearied  lie, 

Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 

6  The  worst  of  sinners  would  rejoice, 

Could  they  but  see  thy  face: 
O  let  me  hear  thy  quiek'ning  voice, 
And  taste  thy  pard'ning  grace ! 

249  C.  M. 

ESUS,  the  all-restoring  Word, 


J 


My  fallen  spirit's  hope, 

M'ter  thy  lovely  likeness,  Lord, 

Ah,  when  shall  I  wake  up  ! 


IXTEUCESSIUN".  ~0o 

2  Thou,  O  my  trod,  thou  only  art 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the' Way  ; 

Quicken  my  soul,  instruct  my  heart, 

My  sinking  footsteps  stay. 
:>   Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  below, 

In  heaven  above  to  give. 
Give  me  thy  only  love  to  know, 

In  thee  to  walk  and  live. 

4  Fill  me  with  all  the  life  of  love  ; 

In  mystic  union  join 
.Me  to  thyself,  and  let  me  prove 
The  fellowship  divine. 

5  Open  the  intercourse  between 

My  longing  soul  and  thee, 
Never  to  be  broke  oil*  again 
To  all  eternity. 

*>50  C.  M. 

1  IVfOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
.131    And  make  thy  glory  known; 

Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne, 

And  plead  a  Saviour's  name; 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own 
Is  vanity  and  shame. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more, 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  lov'd  before. 
1    And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 
in  our  eternal  home, 


204  FItAYEIt  A^l) 

May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

251  C.  M. 

1  ^TITERE,  hi  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Ji  JL   We've  met  to  seek  his  face: 

O  let  us  feel  th'  eternal  Word, 
And  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

2  O  may  this  be  a  happy  hour 

To  every  mourning  soul ; 
Display  thy  love,  make  known  thy  power, 
And  make  the  wounded  whole. 

3  O  may  a  spark  of  heavenly  fire, 

Each  stupid  soul  inflame  : 
And  sacred  love  our  hearts  inspire, 
To  praise  thy  worthy  name. 

4  Let  every  soul  the  Saviour  see, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love  : 
And  every  heart  forever  be 
In  praise  to  thee  above. 

5  And  when  our  mortal  days  are  o'er, 

And  we  shall  hence  remove, 

Help  us  to  thy  right  hand  to  soar, 

Thine  endless  love  to  prove. 

252  L.  M. 

1  "VJI7"HERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord 

v  ▼      Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise  : 

2  "There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "will  I  be 
Amid  that  little  company  : 


1VTI.UI  KSSION.  ,'(*•"' 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
Vnd  sIhh!  my  glory  round  the  place." 
:i  We  mee!  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word: 
O  send  thy  Spirit  from  above* 
And  till  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

253  6  lines  8s. 

JESUS,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 
The  same  through  one  eternal  day, 
Attend  thy  feeblest  follower's  call, 

And  O.  instruct  us  how  to  pray! 
Pour  out  the  supplicating  grace. 
And  stir  us  up  to  seek  thy  face. 

•^   "We  cannot  think  a  gracious  thought, 
We  cannot  feel  a  good  desire, 
Till  thou,  who  call'dst  a  world  from  nought, 

The  power  into  our  hearts  inspire; 
And  then  we  in  the  Spirit  groan, 
Ajid  then  we  give  thee  hack  thine  own. 

3  Jesus,  regard  the  joint  complaint, 

Of  all  thy  tempted  follow'rs  here, 
And  now  supply  the  common  want, 
;end  us  down  the  comforter, 
The  Spirit  of  ceaseless  pray'r  impart, 
And  fix  thy  Agent  in  our  heart. 

4  Come  in  thy  pleading  Spirit  down, 

To  us  who  for  thy  coining  stay  ; 
Of  all  thy  gifts  we  ask  hut  one, 

We  ask  the  constant  power  to  pray  ; 
Indulge  us,  Lord,  in  this  request, 
Thou  canst  not  then  deny  the  rest. 


206  PRATER   A^P 

254  S.  M. 

1  XESUS,  my  Lord,  attend 
*#    Thy  feeble  creature's  cr\  . 

And  show  thyself  the  sinner's  friend, 
And  set  me  up  on  high. 

2  From  hell's  oppressive  power 

My  struggling  soul  release  : 
And  to  thy  Father's  grace  restore, 
And  to  thy  perfect  peace. 

3  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 

I  make  my  only  plea ; 
My  present  and  eternal  peace, 
Are  both  deriv'd  from  thee. 

4  Fivers  of  life  divine 

From  thee,  their  fountain,  flow; 
And  all  who  know  that  love  of  thine, 
The  joy  of  angels  know. 

5  Come,  then,  impute,  impart 

To  me  thy  righteousness  ;  * 

And  let  me  taste  how  good  thou  art.    * 

How  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
(3  That  thou  canst  here  forgive 

Grant  me  to  testify  ; 
And  justifi'd  by  faith  to  live. 

And  in  that  faith  to  die. 

255  L.  M. 

1    |~\  THOU,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore, 
\_J    We  now  with  all  thy  saints  agree, 
And  bow  our  inmost  souls  before 
Thy  glorious,  awful  Majestj 


ixttjucesstox. 

I  he  King  of  nations  we  proclaim: 

Who  would  not  our  great  Sovereign  fear  ! 
We  longt'  experience  all  thy  name, 

And  now  we  come  to  meet  thee  here. 

:J   We  conic,  great  Hod,  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  for  thy  loving  kindness  wait; 
And  0,  how  dreadful  is  this  place  ! 

'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  pile  ' 

4  Tremble  our  hearts  to  find  thee  nigh. 

To  thee  our  trembling  hearts  aspire  : 
And  lo  !  we  sec  descend  from  high 
The  pillar  and  the  flame  of  tire. 

5  Still  let  it  on  fch'  assembly  stay, 

And  all  the  house  with  glory  fill : 
To  Canaan's  bounds  point  out  the  way. 

And  lead  us  to  thy  holy  hill. 
G  There  let  us  all  with  Jesus  stand, 

And  join  the  general  church  above  ; 
And  take  our  seats  at  thy  right  hand, 

And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 
7  Come,  Lord,  our  souls  are  on  the  wing, 

Naw  on  thy  great  white  throne  appear, 
And  let  mine  eyes  behold  my  King, 

And  let  me  see  my  Saviour  there. 

256  C.  M. 

1  f^lOME  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
V7  With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers ; 
Kindle  a  tlame  of  sacred  love, 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys: 


-OS  PRATER    AXD 

Our  souls  how  heavily  the] 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  son  as. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate: 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  I 

5  Come.  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quiek'ning  powers  : 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

£57  P.  M.    -.  7.  B.  T.  4.  ?. 

1    CJAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
O    Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again, 

Lord,  re  wive  us  ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 
~   Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 
Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest  for  want  of  thy  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 
Lord,  revive  us.  &c 
3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 
Make  us  prevalent  in  pray"rs : 
Let  each  one  esteem  thy  servant. 

Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares, 
Lord,  revive  us.  <S:e. 


ixti:R(  essioit.  -09 

l    Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 
Lord,  revive  us,  &C. 

258  C.  M. 

1  Q  IIEPHERD  divine,  our  wants  relieve, 
k5   In  this  our  evil  day ; 

To  all  thy  tempted  foll'wers  give 
The  power  to  watch  and  pray. 

2  Long  as  our  fiery  trials  last, 

Long  as  the  cross  we  bear, 
O  let  our  souls  on  thee  be  cast 
In  never-ceasing  pray'r ! 

3  The  spirit  of  interceding  grace, 

Give  us  in  faith  to  claim  ; 
To  wrestle  till  we  see  thy  face, 
And  know  thy  hidden  name. 

1   Till  thou  thy  perfect  love  impart ; 
Till  thou  thyself  bestow; 
Be  this  the  cry  of  every  heart, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

5  I  will  not  let  thee  go  unless 

Thou  tell  thy  name  to  me; 
With  all  thy  great  salvation  bless, 
And  make  me  all  like  thee. 

6  Then  let  me  on  the  mountain  top 

Behold  thy  open  face  ; 
Where  faith  in  sight  is  swallow'd  up, 
And  pray'i  in  endlc:     pra 
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210  PRATER  AND 

259  C.  M. 

1  "OATHER  of  me  and  all  mankind, 
JL     And  all  the  hosts  above, 

Let  every  understanding  mind 
Unite  to  praise  thy  love  ! 

2  To  know  thy  nature  and  thy  name, 

One  God  in  persons  Three ; 
And  glorify  the  great  I  Am, 
Through  all  eternity. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grace, 

To  every  heart  of  man : 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 
In  all  our  bosoms  reign. 

4  Thy  righteousness  our  sins  keep  down, 

Thy  peace  our  passions  bind ; 
And  let  us,  in  thy  joy  unknown, 
The  first  dominion  find. 

5  The  righteousness  that  never  ends, 

But  makes  an  end  of  sin  ; 
The  joy  that  human  thought  transcends, 
Into  our  souls  bring  in. 

6  The  kingdom  of  established  peace, 

Which  can  no  more  remove  ; 
The  perfect  power  of  godliness, 
Th'  omnipotence  of  love. 

260  C.  M. 

1   Tills  good  to  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
A    When  Christ  himself  draws  near, 
And  every  heart  with  one  accord 
Ascends  in  solemn  pray'r. 


IXTEttCESSIOY.  211 

2  While  thus  wo  fool  the  Saviour's  love, 

In  heavenly  showers  descend, 
Our  souls  commune  with  saints  ahove, 
In  bliss  that  knows  no  end. 

3  We  taste  the  precious  streams  of  grace  ; 

The  fountain  makes  them  sing  : 
We  travel  through  the  wilderness — 
They  sit  before  the  King.     ' 

4  We  pray  for  grace  to  hold  out  well, 

The  conflict  hut  begun  : 
They  of  their  past  engagements  tell, 
And  sing  the  conquests  won. 

5  We  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord, 

And  are  sometimes  cast  down  ; 
They  wield  no  more  the  warrior's  sword, 
But  wear  the  conqu'ror's  crown. 

261  C.  M. 

1  dT\  THOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
\J  I  hit  my  heart  to  thee  ; 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  with  a  broken,  contrite  heart, 

1  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee ; 

Thy  name  proclaim,  thyself  impart, 
In  love  remember  me. 

3  In  sore  temptations,  when  no  way 

To  shun  the  ill  I  see, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day, 
And  then  remember  me. 

4  And  when  I  tread  the  vale  of  death, 

And  bow  at  thv  decree. 


212  rKAYEH  AND 

Then  Saviour,  with  my  latent  breath, 
I'll  cry,  remember  me. 

262  C.  M. 

1  TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come 
JL  To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

O,  pour  thy  holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet ! 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak. 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice : 

Thy  face  and  favor,  Lord,  we  seek, 

Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear. 

And  understand  thy  word ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  power  and  grace  be  felt, 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known  ; 

Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus,  melt, 

And  break  this  flinty  stone. 

5  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdu'd  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

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Preach  the  peace  the  gospel  bring 
Loud  exlol  th"  incarnate  God, 
Preach  the  virtue  of  bis  blood. 
Celebrate  with  every   breath 
Jesus'  meritorious  death : 


rmnsRcsssioir. 

Speak  of  Jesus'  saving  name, 
Which  forever  is  the  same. 
3   And  may  we  in  chorus  join, 
Blessing,  praising,  Love  divine; 
Never  l>e  ashain'd  to  tell, 
Christ  hath  sav'd  our  souls  from  hell. 

•264  4  lines  7s. 

1  X   OKD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
JLd   At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ; 

0  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ! 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend  : 
In  compassion  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  slay ; 
Lord,  we,  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 

Those  that  are  cast  down  lift  up; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 
<i   Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find, 
Thee  a  gracious  God  and  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free  ' 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee 


214  PRATER  AND  INTERCESSION. 

265  L.  M. 

1  nnHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

JL    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfi'd  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  thy  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sov'reign  power  and  energy, 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

266  C.  M. 

1  /""lOME,  O  thou  all-victorious  Lord, 
\-J  Thy  power  to  us  make  known  ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  the  voice  which  wakes  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise  ; 
And  let  each  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

3  To  them  a  sense  of  guilt  impart, 

And  then  remove  the  load ; 
Quicken,  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  thine  atoning  blood. 

4  Their  desp'rate  state  through  sin  declare, 

And  speak  their  sins  forgiven ; 

By  daily  growth  in  grace  prepare. 

Then  take  them  up  to  heaven. 


WATCHFULNESS.  215 

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1  fiRACIOUS  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

VM    Give  us  oars  to  hoar  thy  word; 
Give  us  hearts  to  love  and  fear, 

Give  us  now  to  find  thee  near. 

2  Let  us  know  and  praise  thee  more, 
Let  us  live  on  mercy's  store, 

Let  us  sing  our  Saviour's  love, 
Till  we  join  the  saints  above. 

3  Then  we'll  praise  thee  and  adore, 
On  the  happy  blissful  shore  ; 
Praise  with  all  the  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


WATCHFULNESS. 


268  S.  M. 

1  A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
J\.  A  God  to  glorify ; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil: 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
%■    To  do  ray  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  O  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give  ! 


216  WATCHF1  ! 

4   Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured  ii'  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 

269  S.  M. 

1  4T1 IVE  me  a  sober  mind, 
'Or    A  quick  discerning  eye. 
The  first  approach  of  sin  to  find,. 

And  all  occasions  fly. 

2  Still  may  I  cleave  to  thee. 

And  never  more  depart. 
But  watch  with  godly  jealousy. 
Over  my  evil  heart. 

3  Thus  may  I  pass  my  days 

Of  sojourning  beneath. 
And  languish  to  conclude  my  race, 
And  render  up  my  breath. 

4  Tn  humble  love  and  fear, 

Thine  image  to  regain, 
And  see  thee  in  the  clouds  appear. 
And  rise  with  thee  to  reign  ' 

"270  C.  M. 

1  A  LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise' 
J\.  What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven  0  let  me  lift  mine  eyes. 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain. 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  : 
My  weak  resistance,  ah.  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  t'oc->  and  fi 


tcious  God,  in  whom  1  liu  . 
My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 

JI«'I|)  me  ti>  watch,  and  )>rav,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  confirm  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  feaTS  prevail  ; 
And  hear  my  fainting  spiril  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  tail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
.My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  0  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  strav 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

271  S.  M. 

1  piRACIOUS  Redeemer,  shake 

VJ    This  slumber  from  my  soul  ! 
Nay  to  me  now,  "Awake,  awake  ; 
And  Christ  shall  make  thee  who 

2  Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand, 

Alarm  me  in  this  hour: 
And  make  me  fully  understand 
The  thunder  of  thy  power! 
'->   Give  me  on  thee  to  call, 

Always  to  watch  and  pray, 
Lest  I  into  temptation  fall, 
And  east  my  shield  away. 
4   For  each  assault  prepar'd, 
And  ready  may  I  be, 


218  "WATCHFULNESS. 

For  ever  standing  on  my  guard, 
And  looking  up  to  thee. 

5  O  do  thou  always  warn, 

My  soul  of  evil  near ! 
When  to  the  right  or  left  I  turn, 
Thy  voice  still  let  me  hear  : 

6  "Come  back ;  this  is  the  way  ! 

Come  back!  and  walk  therein!" 
O  may  I  hearken  and  obey, 
And  shun  the  paths  of  sin  ! 

2^2  S.  M. 

1  TTJID  me  of  men  beware, 

JLw   And  to  my  ways  tako  heed  ; 
Discern  their  every  secret  snare, 
And  circumspectly  tread. 

2  O  may  I  calmly  wait 

Thy  succours  from  above  ! 
And  stand  against  their  open  hate, 
And  well-dissembled  love. 

3  My  spirit,  Lord,  alarm, 

When  men  and  devils  join : 
'Gainst  all  the  powers  of  Satan  arm, 
In  panoply  divine. 

4  O  may  I  set  my  face, 

His  onsets  to  repel ! 
Quench  all  his  fiery  darts  and  chase 
The  fiend  to  his  own  hell. 

5  But  above  all,  afraid 

Of  my  own  bosom  foe, 
Still  let  me  seek  to  thee  for  aid, 
To  thee  my  weakness  show ; 


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(i  J  Ian?  on  thy  arm  alone, 

With  self-distrusting  care. 

And  deeply  in  the  Spirit  groan, 

The  never-ceasing  pray'r. 

273  C.  M. 

1  mHUS  I  rcsolv'd  before  the  Lord— 

_1_    "Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
Or  do  my  neighbor  wrong." 

2  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrained  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Xor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel ; 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  over-aw'd  ; 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

274  8.  6.  8.  6.  8.  8. 

1  4~^  0  watch  and  pray  ;  thou  canst  not  tell 
X.  J*    How  near  thine  hour  may  be ; 

Thou  canst  not  know  how  soon  the  bell 

May  toll  its  notes  for  thee : 
Death's  countless  snares  beset  thy  way  : 
Frail  child  of  dust!  go  watch  and  pray. 

2  Fond  youth,  while  free  from  blighting  care, 

Does  thy  firm  pulse  beat  high  ! 


220  WATCHFULNESS. 

Do  hope's  glad  visions,  bright  and  lair. 

Dilate  before  thine  eye  1 
Soon  these  must  change — must  pass  away. 
Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

3  Thou  aged  man !  life's  wintry  storm 

Hath  sear'd  thy  vernal  bloom  ; 
With  trembling  limbs  and  wasting  form, 

Thou'rt  bending  o'er  the  tomb  : 
And  can  vain  hope  lead  thee  astray  1 
Go,  weary  pilgrim!  watch  and  pray. 

4  Ambition,  stop  thy  panting  breath ! 

Pride,  sink  thy  lifted  eye  ! 
Behold  !  the  caverns,  dark  with  death, 

Before  you  open  lie  : 
The  heavenly  warning  now  obey  ; 
Ye  sons  of  pride,  go  watch  and  pray. 

275  C.  M. 

1  FTIHOTj,  Lord,  hast  blest  my  going  ont, 

JL    O  bless  my  coming  in  ! 
Compass  my  weakness  round  about, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  sin. 

2  Still  hide  me  in  thy  secret  place, 

Thy  tabernacle  spread ; 
Shelter  me  with  preserving  grace, 
And  screen  my  naked  head. 

3  To  Thee  for  refuge  may  I  run. 

From  sin's  alluring  snare  : 

Heady  its  first  approach  to  shun, 

And  watching  unto  pray'r. 

4  O  that  T  never,  never  more 

Mighl  from  thy  ways  depart ; 


CHRISTIAN   FELLOWSHIP.  M"-'  1 

Here  let  me  give  my  wand'rings  o'er, 
By  giving  thee  my  heart. 

Fix  my  now  heart  on  things  above, 

And  then  from  earth  release; 
I  ask  not  life,  but  let  me  love, 

And  lay  mc  down  in  peace. 


CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 


M-26  P.  M. 

1  "E^^M  whence  does  this  union  arise, 
JL  That  hatred  is  conquer' d  by  love  ? 
It  fastens  our  souls  with  such  ties. 

That  distance,  nor  time  can  remove. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yel  in  a  Paradise  lost; 
It  grows  on  Emmanuel's  ground, 
And  Jesus'  dear  blood  it  did  cost. 

3  My  friends  once  so  dear  unto  me, 

Our  souls  so  united  in  love ; 
\\  here  Jesus  is  zonr,  we  shall  be, 
In  yonder  blest  mansion  above. 

1    0!  why  then  so  loth  for  to  part  ! 

Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again, 
Engrav'd  on  Immanuel's  heart, 
At  a  distance  we  cannot  remain, 

5    Vol  then  we  shall  see  thai  brighl  day, 
And  join  with  the  angek  above, 


222  CHRISTIAN 

Set  free  from  the  prisons  of  clay, 

United  in  Jesus's  love. 
6  With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 

And  all  his  bright  glory  shall  see, 
Singing  hallelujahs,  amen; 

Amen !  even  so  let  it  be. 

2TT  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
#£    And  each  to  each  endear'd ; 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 

And  know  our  pray'r  is  heard. 

2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke, 

A  band  of  love,  a  three-fold  cord, 

Which  never  can  be  broke. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink, 

Baptize  into  thy  name  ; 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 

4  Toueh'd  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 

Let  all  our  hearts  agree  : 
And  ever  t'wards  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  t'wards  thee. 

27S  C.  M. 


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When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 
2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 


fellowship.  ^;3 

May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eve. 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Free  us  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  fix  above  ; 
May  each  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4  Let  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow  : 
And  union  sweet  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  : 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

2? 9  C.  M. 

1  £~\l Tv  souls  by  love  together  knit, 
\J  Cemented,  mix'd  in  one  ; 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice ; 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  began  ! 

2  Our  hearts  have  burnt  while  Jesus  spake, 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  lire  ; 
He  stopp'd  and  talk'd,  and  fed  and  blest, 
And  fill'd  th'  enlarg'd  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain  ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows ! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood ; 
0  sweep  the  nations,  sbake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 


224  CHRIST1AX 

5  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up. 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown  ; 

When  all  thy  sparkling-  gems  shall  shine, 
Proelaim'd  by  thee  thine  own. 

6  May  we,  a  little  hand  of  love, 

Be  fully  sav'd  by  grace  ; 
From  glory  unto  glory  chang'd, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face  ! 

'>$©  C,  M. 

1   T>LE?ST  be  the  dear  uniting  love, 
.£)   That  will  not  let  us  part  ; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove. 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 
'2  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints  we  go; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 
o   O  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 
And  nothing  know  beside. 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified! 

4  (.'loser  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

To  his  belov'd  embrace  ; 
Expect  his  fulness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

5  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace. 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 
Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Alt  life,  nor  death  can  part. 
i7:   Bui  let  as  hasten  to  the  day. 
Which  shall  our  ftesh 


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When  death  shall  ;ill  be  done  away, 
And  bodies  pari  no  more. 

*2 SI  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  greal  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
•J    To  thee  for  help  we  fly  : 

Thy  little  floek  in  safety  keep, 
For,  0  !  the  wolf  is  nigh  ! 

2  Ho  comes,  of  hellish  malice  foil, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay  ; 
He  seizes  every  straggling  sou]. 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Us  into  thy  protection  take. 

And  gather  with  thy  arm  ; 
Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake, 
The  wolf  can  never  harm. 
1    We  laugh  to  scorn  his  cruel  power. 
While  by  our  Shepherd's  side  ; 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 
5  O  do  not  sutler  him  to  part 
The  souls  that  here  agree: 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee  ! 
»»  Together  lot  us  sweetly  live, 
Together  let  us  die  ; 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 

282  8.  M. 

1      A   NT)  are  we  yet  alive, 

jTV    And  sec  each  other's  face! 

15 


226  CHRISTIAN 

Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give. 
For  his  redeeming  grace  ! 

2  Preserv'd  by  power  divine 

To  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  his  sight  appear. 

3  What  troubles  have  we  seen ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  past! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Since  we  assembled  last. 

4  But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love ; 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford. 
And  hides  our  life  above. 

5  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  grace, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 
Who  here  his  footsteps  trace. 

6  Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 
So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

43S3  C.  M. 

1  A  LL  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, 
_oL   Who  joins  us  by  his  grace, 
And  bids  us  each  to  each  restor'd. 

Together  seek  his  face. 

2  He  bids  us  build  each  other  up, 

And  gather'd  into  one, 
To  our  high  calling's  glorious  hope, 
We  hand  in  hand  go  on, 


IT-I-LOWSHlr. 

3  The  gift  which  he  on  one  bestows, 
We  all  delight  to  prove, 
The  grace  through  every  vessel  flows, 

In  purest  streams  of  love. 
1    Ev'n  now  we  speak  and  think  the  same, 
And  cordially  agree, 
United  all  through  Jesus'  name 
In  perfect  harmony. 
5  We  all  partake  the  joy  of  om\ 
The  common  peace  we  feel ; 
A  peace  to  sensual  minus  unknown, 
A  joy  unspeakable. 
G  And  if  our  fellowship  hclow 
In  Jesus  be  so  sweet, 
What  height  of  rapture  shall  we  know, 
When  round  his  throne  we  meet ! 

2S4  S.  M. 

1  "O  LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
-R3   Our  hearts  in  Christian  love: 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  pray'rs  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  arc  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  svmphathizing  tear. 
I    When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain, 


228  ciiiusTiAX 

Bui  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

285  P.  M. 

1  ']%/§[  ID  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature 

J.TJL       complaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

saints ; 
To  find   at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's 

room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

CHORUS. 

Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home. 

Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory,  my  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of 

peace  ! 

And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  can- 
not cease, 

Tho'  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I 
roam, 

i  long  to  behold  thee,  in  glory  at  home. 


FELLOWSHIP.  •.••„'!i 

3  I  long  from  this  body  of  clay  to  be  free, 
Which    hinders    my   joy    and    communion 

with  thee  : 
Tho'  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

foam, 
All,  all  will  be  peace,  when  I'm  with  thee 

at  home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 
O  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my 

day ; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  thou  deniest,  O  give  me  thy  grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  thy 

face  : 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy 

throne, 
And   find    even    now  a   sweet  foretaste  of 

home. 

G  I   long,  dearest  Lord,  in    thy    beauties   to 
shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile,  in  sorrow  to  pine, 
And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified    millions  to  praise   thee   at 
home. 

2S6  C.  M. 

1    O  Ell,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see, 
IJ  The  promis'd  blessing  give! 
Mel  in  thy  name,  we  look  to  th< 
Expecting  to  receive. 


230  CHRISTIAN 

2  Thee  we  expect,  our  faithful  Lord, 

Who  in  thy  name  are  join'd ; 
We  wait  according  to  thy  word, 
Thee  in  the  midst  to  find. 

3  With  us  thou  art  assembled  here, 

But,  O  !  thyself  reveal ! 
Son  of  the  living  God,  appear  ! 
Let  us  thy  presence  feel. 

4  Breathe  on  us,  Lord,  in  this  our  day, 

And  these  dry  bones  shall  live  ; 
Speak  peace  into  our  hearts,  and  say, 
''The  Holy  Ghost  receive." 

5  Whom  now  we  seek,  O  may  we  meet ! 

Jesus,  the  Crucified : 
Show  us  thy  bleeding  hands  and  feet, 
Thou  who  for  us  hast  died. 

6  Cause  us  the  record  to  receive ! 

Speak,  and  the  tokens  show, 
"O  be  not  faithless,  but  believe 
In  Me,  who  died  for  you !" 

2S?  L.  M. 

1  4~\NCE  more  a  pleasant  interview 
\J  The  Lord  doth  grant  us,  to  renew 
Our  social  friendship,  kind  and  dear; 
Our  hearts  to  warm,  our  souls  to  cheer. 

2  While  we  were  absent  far  abroad, 
We  saw  the  kindness  of  our  God; 
Therefore  his  love  let  us  adore, 
That  we  are  here  alive  once  more. 

3  How  many  souls  have  launch'd  away 
To  everlasting  night  or  day ! 


1  rjt 


i  i.LLowsuir.  231 

In  sickness  many  more  remain. 
Whilst  we  our  life  and  health  retain. 
4  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
And  thank  him  for  his  favors  past  ; 
Down  on  your  knees  devoutly  all, 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

2SS  C.  ML 

RY  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 
Of  every  sinful  heart : 
Whatc'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 

O  bid  it  all  depart ! 
When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless ; 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 

Of  everlasting  peace. 
Help  us,  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear; 
Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 

And  feel  his  brother's  care. 
Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  little  stock  improve  ; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 

And  perfect  us  in  love. 
Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 

Let  us  in  all  things  grow ; 
Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 

And  spotless  here  below. 
Then  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrought, 

Receive  thy  ready  bride  ; 
Give  us  in  heaven  a  happy  lot 

With  all  the  sanctified 


232  OHRISTIAH 

2S9  V.  M. 

1  TTNCERTAIN  how  the  way  tu  find, 

1-J    Which  to  salvation  led, 
I  Iisten'd  long,  with  anxious  mind. 
To  hear  what  others  said, 

2  When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told. 

I  fear'd  that  I  was  wrong ; 

For  I  was  stupid,  dead  and  cold. 

Had  neither  joy  nor  song. 

3  The  Lord  my  lab'ring  heart  reliev'd, 

And  made  my  burden  light  ; 
Then  for  a  moment  I  believ'd, 
Supposing  all  was  right, 

4  Offieixe  temptations  others  talk'd, 

Of  anguish  and  dismay, 
Through  what  distresses  they  had  walk'd 
Before  they  found  the  way. 

5  Ah  !  then  I  thought  my  hopes  were  vain. 

For  I  had  liv'd  at  ease ; 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 

6  I  had  my  wish,  the  Lord  disclos'd 

The  evils  of  my  heart  ; 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  Satan's  fiery  dart. 

7  Alas!  "I  now-  must  give  it  up,'" 

I  cried  in  deep  despair : 
How  could  I  dream  of  drawing  hop« 
From  what  I  cannot  boar! 

8  Again  my  Saviour  brought  me  aid, 

And  when  he  set  me  free. 


I-ELLUWHU  I'. 

"Trust  simply  on  my  word,'"  hie  .said, 
"And  leave  the  rest  to  me." 

•290  P.  M.  7s.  cS:  6s. 

1  /^O.ME,  my  friend,  and  Jet  us  try, 
V^   For  a  little  season, 

Every  burden  to  lay  by; 
Come  and  let  us  reason. 

2  What  is  this  that  casts  you  down, 

What  is  this  that  grieves  you  1 
Speak,  and  let  the  worst  be  known, 
Speaking  may  relieve  you. 

3  Christ  at  times  by  faith  I  view. 

And  it  doth  relieve  me  ; 
But  my  doubts  return  anew, 
They  are  those  that  grieve  me. 

4  Troubled  like  the  restless  sea, 

Feeble,  faint  and  fearful, 
Plagu'd  with  every  sore  disease. 
How  can  I  be  cheerful  I 

5  Think  on  what  your  Saviour  bore 

In  the  gloomy  garden  ; 
Sweating  blood  at  every  pore, 

To  procure  thy  pardon. 
f»    View  him  nailed  to  the  tree. 

Bleeding,  groaning,  dying  ; 
See  he  suffer'd  this  for  thee, 

Therefore  be  believing. 
7  Brethren,  don't  you  feel  the  flame  ! 

Sisters,  don't  you  love  him  ! 
Let  us  join  to  praise  Ids  name. 

Let  us  never  grieve  him. 


B 


'Zoi  enisTLUi 

8  Soon  we'll  meet  to  part  no  more, 
Soon  we'll  meet  in  heaven ; 
There  we'll  join  the  saints  above. 
And  forever  praise  him. 

•291  S.  M. 

LEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one ; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  ran. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet, 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 

The  saints  are  blest  al 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distds, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

•292  4  lines  7s. 

1  TE^t "S.  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 
*f    Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 

w  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace : 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love. 
Every  -tumbling  block  remove  ; 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear  ; 

me,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful  and  kind; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thoi 
Altogether  like  our  I     - 


]-i:llo\vsiiu\  235 

1   Let  us  for  each  other  care, 

Each  the  other's  burden  bear: 

To  thy  church  the  pattern  give ; 

Show  how  true  believers  live. 
5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 

Let  us  thus  in  God  abide  ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express, 

All  the  heights  of  holiness. 
0   Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 

To  the  family  above; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly  ; 

Show  how  true  believers  die. 

293  C.  M. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine, 
\J   And  all  with  one  accord, 

In  a  perpetual  covenant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Give  up  ourselves  through  Jesus'  power, 

His  name  to  glorify  ; 
And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  make, 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind  ; 
We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow; 
And  if  thou  art  well  plcas'd  to  hear, 
Come  down,  and  meet  us  now  ! 

5  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

I  id  all  our  hearts  receive  ; 


236  CHK1ST1AN  FELLOWSHIP. 

Present  with  the  celestial  host, 
The  peaceful  answer  give. 

.  6  To  each  the  covenant  blood  apply, 
Which  takes  our  sins  away  ; 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 

29-1  S.  M. 

1  TESUS,  we  look  to  thee, 

w9    Thy  promis'd  presence  claim  ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be, 

Assembled  in  thy  name: 

Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove  ; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 

And  everlasting  love. 

2  Not  in  the  name  of  pride, 

Or  selfishness  we  meet; 

From  nature's  paths  we  turn  aside, 
And  worldly  thoughts  forget: 
We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 
Which  thou  hast  freely  given  ; 

We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake. 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

3  Present  we  know  thou  art ; 

But,  O,  thyself  reveal ! 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 

The  mighty  comfort  feel ! 

O  may  thy  qttick'ning  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove  ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice. 

In  hope  of  perfect  love  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  S  WARFARE.  ~'-j  i 

THE  CHRISTIAN'S  WARFARE. 

295  S.  M. 

First  Par/. 


IT 


Attend  the  trumpet's  sound  ; 
Stand  to  your  arms,  the  too  is  nigh; 
The  powers  of  hell  surround. 
•.:   Who  bow  to  Christ's  command, 
Your  arms  and  hearts  prepare; 
The  day  of  battle  is  at  hand ! 
Go  forth  to  glorious  war  ! 

3  See,  on  the  mountain  top, 

The  standard  of  your  God! 
In  Jesus'  name  I  lift  it  up, 

All  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood. 

4  His  standard  bearer,  I 

To  all  the  nations  call: 
Let  all  to  Jesus'  cross  draw  nigh; 
He  bore  the  cross  for  all. 

5  Go  up  with  Christ,  your  Head, 

Your  Captain's  footsteps  see  ; 
Follow  your  Captain,  and  be  led 
To  certain  victory. 
f>   All  power  to  him  is  given  : 
He  ever  reigns  the  same  : 
Salvation,  happiness,  and  heaven, 
Are  all  in  Jesus'  name. 
*    Only  have  faith  in  God; 
In  faith  your  firs  assail: 


238  the  christian's 

Not  wrestling  against  flesh  and  blood, 
But  all  the  powers  of  hell. 

8  From  thrones  of  glory  driven, 
By  flaming  vengeance  hurl'd, 
They  throng  the  air,  and  darken  heaven, 
And  rule  this  lower  world. 

29@  S.  M. 

Second  Part. 

1  A  NGELS  your  march  oppose, 
ii.  Who  still  in  strength  excel, 
Your  secret,  sworn,  eternal  foes, 

Countless,  invisible. 

2  With  rage  that  never  ends, 

Their  hellish  arts  they  try : 
Legions  of  dire,  malicious  fiends, 
And  spirits  enthron'd  on  high. 

3  On  earth  th'  usurpers  reign, 

Exert  their  baneful  power ; 

O'er  the  poor  fallen  sons  of  men 

They  tyrannize  their  hour. 

4  But  shall  believers  fear  1 

And  shall  believers  fly] 
Or  sec  the  bloody  cross  appear, 
And  all  their  powers  defy  1 

5  Jesus'  tremendous  name 

Puts  all  our  foes  to  flight ! 
Jesus,  the  meek,  the  angry  Lamb, 
A  Lion  is  in  fight. 

C  By  all  hell's  host  withstood, 
We  all  hell's  host  o'erthrow; 


YVAIUAK1..  ~3'J 

And  eonqu'ring  them  through  Jesus'  blood, 

We  on  to  conquer  go. 
"i    Our  <  Japtain  Leads  us  on  : 
He  beckons  from  the  skies, 
An<l  reaches  oui  n  starry  crown. 
And  Mils  ns  take  the  prize. 
8  "I3e  faithful  unto  death; 
Partake  my  victory, 
And  thou  shall  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me." 

097  C.  M. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
J\.  A  foll'wcr  of  the  Lamb] 
Ami  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name ! 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowr'y  beds  of  case  ! 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face, 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  1 
i    Sure  1  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 

S 11  pportcd  by  thy  word. 
5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

With  faith's  discerning  eve. 


210  the  cmsTMjr's 

6   When  that  illustrious  day  shall   i 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  viet'ry  through  the  skies. 
The  trlory  shall  be  thine. 

29S  > 

1  "\  TV  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 
.^▼JL  Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing-  hard. 

T     draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray. 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day. 
:  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  viet'ry  won, 

N   t  "nee  at  case  sit  down  : 

arduous  work  wil]  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 
I   T  ght     '        ;•"  soul,  till  death 

tee  to  thy  God; 
Hell  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath. 
Op  to  his  blest  abode. 

299  L.  If. 

1    fi  OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  indeed  ; 
V^-    Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  : 

mit  to  ail  the  ways  of  I 
And  walk  the  narrow,  happy  road. 
illation  you  shall  meet, 
soon  shall  walk  the  golden  st 
Thou  ah  hell  may  rage  and  vent  its  - 

his  heart's  delisrht. 


WAllFAnE.  241 

3  Behold  the  righteous  marching  home, 
And  all  the  angels  bid  them  come, 
While  Christ,  the  Judge,  these  words  pro- 
claims, 

"Here  come  my  saints,  I  own  their  names : 

4  "Ye  everlasting  gates  fly  wide; 
Make  ready  to  receive  my  bride  ; 

Ye  harps  of  heaven  now  sound  aloud. 
Here  comes  the  purchase  of  my  blood." 

5  In  grandeur  see  the  royal  line, 

In  glitt'ring  robes  the  sun  outshine, 
See  saints  and  angels  join  in  one, 
And  march  in  splendour  to  the  throne. 

6  They  stand  and  wonder  and  look  on  ; 
They  join  in  one  eternal  song, 
Their  great  Redeemer  to  admire, 
While  raptures  set  their  souls  on  fire. 

300  4  tines  7s. 

1  "TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Qw    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly  ; 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

2  Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past : 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee: 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone — 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 
16 


242  the  christian's 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring, 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

5  Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart — 
Rise  to  all  eternity  ! 

301  4  8s.  &  2  6s. 

1  ^*10ME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 

V^  My  comrades  through  this  wilderness, 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel : 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

To  that  celestial  hill. 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space, 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saints'  secure  abode ; 
On  faith's  strong  eagle  pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  We  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
But  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

And  by  his  side  sit  down  ; 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure  ; 
And  all  that  to  the  end  endure 

The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice  blessed  bliss-inspiring  hope  ! 
•   It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up ; 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead  : 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 


WARFARE.  243 

And  you  and  I  ascend  at  last, 
Triumphant  with  our  Head. 

5  That  great  mysterious  Deity, 
We  soon  with  open  face  shall  sec, 

The  beatific  sight; 
Shall  fill  the  heavenly  courts  with  praise, 
And  wide  diffuse  the  golden  blaze 

Of  everlasting  light. 

6  The  Father,  shining  on  his  throne, 
The  glorious  co-eternal  Son, 

The  Spirit,  One  and  seven, 
Conspire  our  rapture  to  complete; 
And  lo  !  we  fall  before  his  feet, 

And  silence  heightens  heaven. 

7  In  hope  of  that  ecstatic  pause, 
Jesus,  we  now  sustain  the  cross, 

And  at  thy  footstool  fall; 
Till  thou  our  hidden  life  reveal, 
Till  thou  our  ravish'd  spirits  fill, 

And  God  be  all  in  all. 

302  P.  M.  7s.  &  6s. 

1  jPkH,  when  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
"_^  And  dwell  with  him  above, 
To  drink  the  flowing  fountains 

Of  everlasting  love? 
When  shall  I  be  deliver'd 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 

My  Captain's  gone  before; 


244  THE  christian's 

He's  given  me  my  orders. 

And  tells  rae  not  to  fear. 
And  if  I  hold  out  faithful, 

A  crown  of  life  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 

3  Through  grace  I  am  determin'd, 

To  conquer  though  I  die ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesu> 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly, 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  them  all  adieu  ; 
And  you  my  friends  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

4  And  if  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  the  way. 
Then  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  your  heavenly  armour 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 
And  when  your  race  is  ended, 

You'll  reign  with  him  above. 

5  O  do  not  he  discourag'd. 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend, 
And  if  you  lack  for  knowledge, 

He'll  not  refuse  to  lend, 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 

Though  often  you  request. 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 

And  take  vou  home  to  rt;t. 


•WAHFAnK.  245 

303  C.  M. 

1  ~Y7"^  weaiy,  heavy  laden  souls, 

X     Who  are  oppressed  sore, 
Ye  travelers  through  the  wilderness, 

To  Canaan's  peaceful  shore ; 
Tho'  chilling  winds  and  heating  rains, 

The  waters  deep  and  cold, 
And  enemies  surrounding  you — 

Take  courage  and  he  hold. 

2  Though  storms  and  hurricanes  arise, 

The  desert  all  around, 
And  fiery  serpents  oft  appear, 

Through  the  enchanted  ground; 
Dark  nights,  and  clouds,  and  gloomy  fears, 

And  dragons  often  roar, 
But  while  the  gospel  trump  we  hear, 

We'll  press  for  Canaan's  shore. 

3  We're  often  like  the  lonesome  dove, 

Who  mourns  her  absent  mate, 
From  hill  to  hill,  from  vale  to  vale, 

Her  sorrows  to  relate. 
But  Canaan's  land  is  just  before, 

Sweet  spring  is  coming  on; 
A  few  more  beating  winds  and  rains, 

And  winter  will  be  gone. 

4  Sometimes,  like  mountains  to  the  sky,  . 

Black  Jordan's  billows  roar; 
Which  often  makes  the  pilgrims  fear, 

They  never  will  get  o'er ; 
But  let  us  gain  mount  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  vernal  plain; 


246  the  christian's 

To  fright  our  souls  may  Jordan  roar, 
And  hell  may  rage  in  vain. 

5  O  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  my  believing  eyes ! 
Methinks  I  see  Jerusalem, 

A  city  in  the  skies ; 
Bright  angels  whisper  me  away — 

O  come  !  my  brother,  come  ! 
And  I  am  willing  to  be  gone 

To  my  eternal  home. 

304  P.  M. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  the  cross,  arise! 
kJ  Lo,  your  Leader  from  the  skies 
Waves  before  you  glory's  prize, 

The  prize  of  victory. 
Seize  your  armour — gird  it  on, 
The  battle's  yours,  it  will  be  won  ; 
Tho'  fierce  the  strife  'twill  soon  be  done ; 

Then  struggle  manfully. 

2  Jesus  conquer'd  when  he  fell, 
Met  and  vanquish'd  earth  and  hell ; 
Now  he  leads  you  on,  to  swell 

The  triumphs  of  his  cross. 
Though  all  earth  and  hell  appear, 
Who  will  doubt  or  who  can  fear  1 
"God  our  strength  and  shield"  is  near; 

We  cannot  lose  our  cause. 

3  Onward,  then,  ye  hosts  of  God  ! 
Jesus  points  the  victor's  rod, 
Follow  where  your  Leader  trod  ; 

You  soon  shall  sec  his  face. 


WARFARK. 


2  1/ 


Soon  your  enemies  all  slain, 

The  crown  of  glory  you  shall  gain  ; 

And  walk  among  that  glorious  train, 

Who  shout  their  Saviour's  praise. 

305  L.  M. 

1  IkM  Y  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
l.Tj[  Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
'Till  the  dark  cloud  is  over  blown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform, 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threat'ning  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God ! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
Let  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fix'd ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky, 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God ! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
3©6  S.  M. 

1    T?  QUIP  me  for  the  war, 

-l^J    And  teach  my  hands  to  fight; 


248  the  ciiiiistian's 

My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  every  thought ; 

My  whole  of  sin  remove  ; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought ; 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  O  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee ! 
And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity. 

4  With  calm  and  temper'd  zeal 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call ; 
And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will, 
Which  offers  life  to  all. 

5  O  may  I  love  like  thee ! 

In  all  thy  footsteps  tread ! 
Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 

But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

6  0  may  I  learn  the  art, 

With  meekness  to  reprove  ! 
To  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

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1  QURROUNDED  by  a  host  of  foes, 
^J  Storm 'd  by  a  host  of  foes  within  ; 
Nor  swift  to  flee,  nor  strong  t'  oppose, 

Single  against  hell,  earth,  and  sin  ; 
Single,  yet  undismay'd,  I  am  ; 
I  dare  believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  What  though  a  thousand  hosts  engage, 

A  thousand  worlds  my  soul  to  shake ; 


WABFAB2.  240 

I  have  a  shield  sliall  «| nr-11  their  rage, 

And  drive  the  alien  armies  back; 
Portray'd  it  bears  a  bleeding  Lamb, 
I  dare  believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  Me  to  retrieve  from  Satan's  hands, 

Me  from  this  evil  world  to  free, 
To  purge  my  sins,  and  loose  my  bands, 

And  save  from  all  iniquity, 
My  Lord  and  God,  from  heaven  he  came, 
I  dare  believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

4  Salvation  in  his  name  there  is, 

Salvation  from  sin,  death,  and  hell ; 
Salvation  into  glorious  bliss; 

How  great  salvation  who  can  tell  1 
But  all  he  hath  for  mine  I  claim, 
I  dare  believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

30S  S.  M. 

First  Part. 

1  TESUS,  the  Conqu'ror,  reigns, 
9>3  In  glorious  strength  array'd  : 
His  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 

And  bids  the  earth  be  glad  ; 
Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 
In  Jesus'  mighty  love : 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice, 
To  him  that  rules  above. 

2  Extol  his  kingly  power, 

Kiss  the  exalted  Son, 
Who  died,  and  lives  to  die  no  more, 
High  on  his  Father's  throne  : 
Our  advocate  with  God, 
He  undertakes  our  cause, 


250  the  christian's 

And  spreads  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 

The  vict'ry  of  his  cross. 
3  That  bloody  banner  see, 

And  in  your  Captain's  sight, 
Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith  with  me, 

My  fellow  soldiers,  fight: 

In  mighty  phalanx  join'd, 

To  battle  all  proceed  ; 
Arm'd  with  th'  unconquerable  mind, 

Which  was  in  Christ  your  Head. 

309  S.  M. 

Second  Part. 

1  TTRGE  on  your  rapid  course, 

U  Ye  blood-besprinkled  bands  ; 
The  heavenly  kingdom  suffers  force ; 

'Tis  seiz'd  by  violent  hands : 

See  there  the  starry  crown 

That  glitters  through  the  skies  ! 
Satan,  the  world,  the  sin,  tread  down, 

And  take  the  glorious  prize ! 

2  Through  much  distress  and  pain, 

Through  many  a  conflict  here, 
Through  blood  ye  must  the  entrance  gain, 
Yet,  O  disdain  to  fear: 
"Courage,"  your  Captain  cries, 
(Who  all  your  toil  foreknew,) 
"Toil  ye  shall  have,  yet  all  despise, 
I  have  o'ercome  for  you." 

3  The  world  cannot  withstand 

Its  ancient  conqueror : 
The  world  must  sink  beneath  the  hand 
Which  arms  us  for  the  war  : 


WARFARE.  251 

This  is  the  victory. 
Before  our  faith  they  fall, 
Jesus  hath  died  for  you  and  me ; 
Believe  and  conquer  all! 

310  8  lines  7s.  &  6s. 

1  4~^  OD  is  my  strong  salvation, 
VK  What  foe  have  I  to  fear  1 
In  darkness  and  temptation 

My  light,  my  help  is  near  : 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  1 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance  : 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 

When  faint  and  desolate  ; 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen, 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

311  S.  M. 

OLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 

Through  his  eternal  Son  ; 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 
Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endu'd ; 


S' 


252  the  christian's 

But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  : 
That  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

3  Stand,  then,  against  your  foes, 

In  close  and  firm  array  ; 

Legions  of  wily  fiends  oppose 
Throughout  the  evil  day  : 
But  meet  the  sons  of  night, 
And  mock  their  vain  design, 

Arm'd  in  the  arms  of  heavenly  light, 
Of  righteousness  divine. 

4  Leave  no  unguarded  place, 

No  weakness  of  the  soul ; 
Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 

And  fortify  the  whole  : 

Indissolubly  join'd, 

To  battle  all  proceed  ; 
But  arm  yourselves  with  all  the  mind 

That  was  in  Christ  your  Head. 

312  8  lines  7s. 

1  "O  RETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
JO   Fight  we  must,  hut  should  not  fear ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end : 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,"  your  Father  calls,  "Come  home !' 


WARFABS.  253 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares, 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  heart: 
But  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  in  glory  he; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,"  your  Father  calls,  "Come  home  !" 

3  But  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
Nor  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within  : 

Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  shall  also  conquer  these: 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"Child,"  your  Father  calls,  "Come  home  !" 

313  L.  M. 

1  X  ET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 

.Li  Though  tyrants  rage,  &  kingdoms  rise ; 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice — 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 

And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid : 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought; 
What  desolations  he  has  made  ! 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 

He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease  ; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear ; 

Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  ilame  ; 


254  the  christian's  warfare. 

Keep  silence,  all  the  earth,  and  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

314  C.  M. 

1  T\7E  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore ; 

¥  T     Now  is  thine  arm  reveal'd ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence  ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 
And  draw  salvation  thence. 

3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms, 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 

The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, 

The  lightning  of  his  spear  1 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels,  in  array, 
In  millions  wait  to  know  his  mind, 
And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

5  He  speaks — and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay'd; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

315  C.  M. 

1  T70REVER  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
JL     My  Saviour  and  my  Shield; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his.  care; 


TRUSTING   IN  GRACE  &C.  255 

Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  Friend  and  Helper  so  divine, 
Doth  my  weak  courage  raise : 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 


TRUSTING  IN  GRACE  AND 
PROVIDENCE. 

316  S.  M. 

1  £~^i  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
XX  Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  : 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 
'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

5  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 

Through  everlasting  days ; 


256  TRUSTING   IX  GRACE 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

317  P.  M. 

1  fTlHOUGH  troubles  assail, 

A    And  dangers  affright, 
Though  friends  should  all  fail, 

And  foes  all  unite  : 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 

Whatever  betide, 
The  promise  assures  us, 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds,  without  barn 

Or  storehouse,  are  fed, 
From  them  let  us  learn 

To  trust  for  our  bread ; 
His  saints  what  is  fitting 

Shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written, 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  all  may,  like  ships, 

By  tempests  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps, 

But  need  not  be  lost ; 
Though  Satan  enrages 

The  wind  and  the  tide, 
Yet  scripture  engages, 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey, 

Like  Abram  of  old: 
We  know  not  the  way, 
But  faith  makes  us  bold  ; 


AND   PROVIDBHCE.  25.7 


For  though  we  are  strangers, 
We  have  ;i  sure  guide, 

And  (rust  iii  ;ill  dangers, 
The  Lord  will  provide* 

5  V.  hen  Satan  appears 

To  stop  up  our  path, 
Ami  tills  us  with  tears, 

We  triumph  by  faith; 
He  cannot  take  from  us 

(Though   oft  he  has  tried) 
The  heart-cheering  promise. 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

6  He  tells  us  we're  weak, 

Our  hope  is  in  vain, 
The  good  that  we  seek 

We  ne'er  shall  obtain; 
But  when  such  suggestions 

Our  graces  have  tried, 
This  answers  all  questions, 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

7  No  strength  of  our  own, 

Nor  goodness  we  claim: 
Our  trust  is  all  thrown 

On  Jesus' s  name  ; 
In  this  our  strong  tower 

For  safety  we  hide  ; 
The  Lord  is  our  power. 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

*J   When  life  sinks  apace, 
And  death  is  in  view, 
The  word  of  his  grace 

.shall  comfort  us  through  : 
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Not  fearing  or  doubting. 
With  Christ  on  our  side, 

Wc  hope  to  die  shouting, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

318  6  lines  8s. 

1  fflHOU  hidden  source  of  calm  repose. 

JL    Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine, 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 

Secure  I  am  if  thou  art  mine  : 
And  lo  !  from  sin,  and  grief,  and  shame, 
I  hide  me,  Jesus,  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  mighty  name  salvation  is, 

And  keeps  my  happy  soul  above  : 
Comfort  it  brings,  and  power,  and  peace. 

And  joy,  and  everlasting  love  : 
To  me,  with  thy  great  name  are  given, 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  my  all  in  all  thou  art, 

My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain ; 
The  med'cine  of  my  broken  heart ; 

In  war,  my  peace ;  in  loss,  my  gain ; 
My  smile  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown, 
In  shame,  my  glory  and  my  crown. 

4  In  want,  my  plentiful  supply, 

In  weakness,  my  almighty  power  ; 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty, 

My  light,  in  Satan's  darkest  hour ; 
In  grief,  my  joy  unspeakable, 
My  life  in  death,  my  all  in  all. 

319  4  lines  7s. 

1    /CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
\^J   As  we  journey  let  us  sing  ; 


AHT)   r-TtOVTTIENTK.  2,r>9 

Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'ling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  hanish'd  seed  he  glad. 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made; 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land ; 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  uudismay'd  go  on. 

5  Lord  !  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

320  C.  M. 


1    f^ODii 
?X  His 


moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  bis  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 
2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
( )f  never  failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 
:3   Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 
The  elouds  ye  so  much  dread. 
Are  bier  with  mercy,  ami  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 


~t>U  TltUSTIXG   IX   GllACE 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  hud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

3*21  L.  M. 

1  X   ET  thoughtless   thousands   choose   the 
_§J  road, 

That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God : 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  my  soul  would  live, 
From  him.  my  life,  my  all  receive  ; 

To  him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting-  all, 
To  him  I  look,  on  him  I  call ; 
He  will  my  every  want  supply, 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 

3-2-2  C.  M. 

1    XX7HEX  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
▼  T     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 


and  rnoviiitxcE.  2G1 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

Am!  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  lace  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

323  6  lines  8s. 

1  nnHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

JL    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  houa?s  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast"  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


262  TRUSTING   IN   GRACE 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

324  L.  M. 

1  A   WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear  ! 

J\.  Fear  shall  in  me  no  more  have  place ; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear, 
He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face. 

2  But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield"? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no, 
I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

3  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 

Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 

The  with'ring  fig-trees  droop  and  die, 

The  fields  elude  the  tiller's  toil. 

4  The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford, 

And  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 
Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

5  Barren  although  my  soul  remain, 

And  not  one  bud  of  grace  appear, 
No  fruit  of  all  my  toil  and  pain, 

But  sin,  and  only  sin  is  here. 
0  Although  my  gifts  and  comforts  lost, 

My  blooming  hopes  cut  off  I  see; 
Yet  will  I  in  my  Saviour  trust, 

And  glory  that  he  died  for  me. 


AXD   PROVIDENCE.  263 

7  lu  hope  believing  against  hope. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  I  claim, 
Jesus,  my  strength,  shall  lift  me  up, 
Salvation  is  in  Jesus'  name. 

8  To  me  he  soon  shall  bring  it  nigh, 

My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind; 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  hio;h, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

325  L.  M. 

1  13EACE,  troubled  soul,  thou  need'st  not 
Ml  Thy  great  Provider  still  is  near ;  [fear! 
Who  fed  thee  last,  will  feed  thee  still, 

Be  calm,  and  sink  into  his  will. 

2  The  Lord  who  built  the  earth  and  sky, 
In  mercy  stoops  to  hear  thy  cry ; 

His  promise  all  may  freely  claim, 
"Ask  and  receive  in  Jesus'  name." 

3  His  stores  are  open  all,  and  free 
To  such  as  truly  upright  be ; 
Water  and  bread  he'll  give  for  food, 
With  all  things  else  which  he  sees  good. 

4  Your  sacred  hairs  which  are  so  small, 
By  God  himself  are  number'd  all: 
This  truth  he's  publish'd  all  abroad, 
That  men  may  learn  to  trust  the  Lord. 

5  The  ravens  daily  he  doth  feed, 

And  sends  them  food  as  they  have  need ; 
Although  they  nothing  have  in  store, 
Yet  as  they  lack  he  gives  them  more. 
G  Then  do  not  seek  with  anxious  care, 
What  ye  shall  eat,  or  drink,  or  wear, 


264  TRUSTING   IS   GRACE 

Your  heavenly  father  will  you  feed, 

He  knows  that  all  these  things  you  need. 

7  Without  reserve  give  Christ  your  heart ; 
Let  him  his  righteousness  impart ; 
Then  all  things  else  he'll  freely  give ; 
With  him  you  all  things  shall  receive. 

8  Thus  shall  the  soul  be  truly  blest, 
That  seeks  in  God  his  only  rest ; 
May  I  that  happy  person  be, 

In  time  and  in  eternity, 

326  P.  M.  6.  5.  8.  5.  6.  8. 

1    ^~\  THOU,  in  whose  presence 
\Jr   My  soul  takes  delight, 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call : 

My  comfort  by  day,. 

And  my  song  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

2  W7here  dost  thou  at  noon-tide 
Resort  with  thy  sheep, 

To  feed  on  thy  pastures  of  love  ? 

Say,  why  in  the  valley 

Of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

3  O  !  why  should  I  wander 
An  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice, 
When  my  sorrows  they  sec, 

And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed, 

4  Ye  daughters  of  Zion, 
Declare  have  you  seen 


ami  ruovi  nr.vc 


2fi5 


The  5-far  that  on  Israel  shone  ! 

Say,  if  in  your  tents 

My  Beloved  has  been. 
And  where  with  his  hock  he  is  gone? 

5  This  is  my  Beloved, 
His  form  is  divine, 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around; 

The  locks  on  his  head 

Are  as  grapes  on  the  vine. 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crown'd. 

6  The  roses  of  Sharon, 
The  lilies  that  grow 

In  the  vales,  on  the  banks  of  the  streams, 

On  his  cheek  in  the  beauty 

Of  excellence  blow, 
And  his  eyes  are  as  quivers  of  beams. 

7  His  voice,  as  the  sound 
Of  the  dulcimer  sweet, 

Is  heard  through  the  shadow  of  death  ; 

The  cedars  of  Lebanon 

Bow  at  his  feet, 
The  air  is  perfum'd  with  his  breath. 

8  His  lips  as  a  fountain 
Of  righteousness  flow, 

That  waters  the  garden  of  grace, 

From  which  their  salvation 

The  Gentile  shall  know. 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

9  Love  sits  in  his  eye-lids, 
And  scatters  delight 

Thro'  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high  : 
Their  faces  the  cherubim 


'^6  TRUSTING    I>"   GRACE 

Veil  in  his  sight 
And  tremble  with  fulness  of  joy. 

10     He  looks  and  ten  thousand 
Of  angn  be 
And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  : 
He  speaks,  and  eternity, 
Fill'd  with  his  voice. 
Ke-echocs  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

3*21  P.   M. 

1  "T^AIX.  delusive  world,  acheu  ! 

▼      With  all  of  creature  good, 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue. 

bought  me  with  his  blood  ; 
All  thy  pleasures  I  fen  _    . 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride. 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know. 
And  Jesus  crucified. 

2  Other  knowledge  I  disdain, 

'  fis  all  but  va;::" 
Chris)  :  1 1     L  was  slain, 

He  tasted  death  for  me  ! 
Me  to  save  from  endless  woe 

The  sin-atoning  Victim  died! 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Je^us  crucified. 

3  Here  will  I  set  up  my  rest ; 

.My  fluctuating  heart 
From  the  haven  of  his  hn 

Shall  nevermore  depart : 
Whither  should  a  sinner  g 

Hi=  wounds  for  me  stand  o 


567 


AND    PnOVIDKNt  K. 

Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without,  end  ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

5  O  that  I  could  all  invite, 

This  saving  truth  to  prove  : 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height, 

And  depth  of  Jesus'  love ! 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show 

The  blood  by  faith  alone  applied ! 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone ; 
♦I  He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  : 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 

The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  kind's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  moum'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  sav'd  from  sin. 


268  TRUSTING   IN   GRACE 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  x^i  the  way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  whose  I  am  ; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found, 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God !" 

329  S.  M. 

1  fT^HE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 

A    I  shall  be  well  supplied  ; 

Since  he  is  mine  and  I  atn  his, 

What  can  I  want  beside "? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  Hows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread, 


Ann  rnoviiiuMK.  ~GU 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Ami  joy  exults  my  bead. 
G  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  ray  foU'wuag  days  ; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise* 

330  C.  M. 

1  "¥  VTITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

T  T     Of  our  High  Priest  above; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Pour'd  out  strong-  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

331  C.  M. 

1    Tk'SV  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Freud, 
xt -I    My  hope  in  the  •  my  God  ; 


270  TnrsTixn  iff  ghacf 

Kisc,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

My  soul  in  pieces  tear ; 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey, 
When  no  dcliv'rer's  near. 

3  If  I  have  e'er  provok'd  them  first, 

Or  once  abus'd  my  foe  ; 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  dust, 
And  lay  my  honor  low. 

4  If  there  were  malice  hid  in  me, 

(1  know  thy  piercing  eyes,) 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 

Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise, 
ft  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 

Deliv'rance  for  my  soul. 

332  C.  M. 

1  "I^TITH   my  whole   heart  I'll   raise  my 

?  V     Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim  ;      [song  ; 
Thou,  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong, 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace  ; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness. 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  will  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  who  are  oppress'd  ; 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 


avti  rttoyTnv.TTCF,.  -:<  I 

1   The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 
In  thine  abundant  grace; 

For  thou  wilt  ne'er  forsake  the  just, 

Who  humbly  sock  thy  face. 
5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill  ; 
Who  executes  his  threat'ning  word, 

And  doth  his  grace  fulfil. 

333  C.  M. 

1  QOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say — 
K^   "Ye  children,  seek  my  grace," 
My  heart  replied  without  delay, 

"I'll  seek  my  father's  face." 

2  Lot  not  thy  face  he  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believ'd 

To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; 

?sor  was  my  hope  deceiv'd. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  tremhling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints. 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

334  C.  M. 

1    f^i  OD,  my  Supporter,  and  my  Hope ; 
V1T  My  help  forever  near ; 


272  TIUST1NG   1>-   GHAC'E 

Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T would  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint  1 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  Rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  who  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence — die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

335  C.  M. 

1  jT\  GOD  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 
U  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  def  nee  is  sure. 


A\n  providence.  273 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 
•1  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 

Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  cares  and  fears, 
Are  carried  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  foll'wing  }rears. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  op'ning  day. 

7  O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come  : 
Be  thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  perpetual  home  ! 

336  C.  M. 

1  ~\7~E  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

A     Expos'd  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling  place, 
Ami  try  and  trust  his  care. 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 

Or,  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  his  saints  on  high. 

3  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways  ; 
18 


274  TRUSTING   IW   GIlACt 

To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  hear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones ; 

Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call. 

And  sent  t"  attend  his  sons? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread : 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  serpent's  head, 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 

6  "Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

I'll  save  them,''  saith  the  Lord; 
"I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
Destruction  and  the  sword.'* 
i    "My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call ; 
In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  ; 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 
And  raise  them  when  they  die. 
8  "Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known. 
I'll  honor  them  in  heaven  ; 
There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
And  endless  life  be  given/' 

337  S.  M. 

1  |~\  THOU,  my  life,  my  joy, 
\Jr   My  glory  and  my  all — 
Unsent  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 

A'o  evil  can  befall. 

2  Such  arc  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 

That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee. 

Through  all  this  wilderuci 


AN  It    PftQ\  1  IIKNCK.  275 

3  'Tis  thine  all-powerful  arm 
Upholds  me  in  the  way  ; 

And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 

The  wants  of  every  day. 
1    For  such  compassions,  Lord, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due  ; 
For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 

Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 

33S  L.  M. 

1  T^  TERNAL  beam  of  light  divine, 
JLi  Fountain  of  unexhausted  love  ; 
In  whom  tbc  Father's  glories  shine, 

Thro'  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above. 

2  Jesus,  the  weary  wand'rer's  rest, 

Give  me  thy  easy  yoke  to  bear: 
With  steadfast  patience  arm  my  breast, 
With  spotless  love,  and  lowly  fear. 

3  Thankful  I  take  the  cup  from  thee, 

Prepar'd  and  mingled  by  thy  skill ; 
Though  bitter  to  the  taste  it  be, 

Powerful  the  wounded  soul  to  heal. 

4  Be  thou,  O  Rock  of  Ages,  nigh  ! 

So  shall  each  murm'ring  thought  be  gone  ; 
And  grief,  and  fear,  and  care,  shall  fly, 
As  clouds  before  the  mid-day  sun. 

5  Speak  to  my  warring  passions,  "Peace ;" 

Say  to  my  trembling  heart,  "Be  still ;"' 
Thy  power  my  strength  and  fortress  is, 
For  all  things  serve  thy  sovereign  will. 

6  0  death!  where  is  thy  sting?   Where  now 

Thy  boasted  victory,  O  grave'? 


276  IlELIGIOUS  FORMALITY. 

Who  shall  contend  with  God  1  or  who 
Can  hurt  whom  God  delights  to  save  1 


RELIGIOUS  FORMALITY. 

339  S.  M. 

1  XJELIGION'S  form  is  vain, 
Jl\>  While  we  deny  its  power  : 
What  will  the  hypocrite  obtain 

In  death's  tremendous  hour  1 

2  Now  he  may  credit  gain, 

And  in  his  affluence  roll ; 
But  all  his  profit  will  be  pain, 
When  God  shall  take  his  soul. 

3  Then,  O,  what  dread  surprise, 

What  horror  and  dismay, 
When  death  shall  open  wide  his  eyes, 
And  tear  his  mask  away  ! 

4  Lord,  search  and  know  my  heart, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
And  bid  hypocrisy  depart, 

And  keep  my  conscience  clear ! 

340  C.  M. 

1  T   OXG  have  I  scem'd  to  serve  thee,  Lord, 
JLi   With  unavailing  pain : 

Fasted,  and  pray'd,  and  read  thy  word, 
And  heard  it  preach'd  in  vain. 

2  Oft  did  I  with  th'  assembly  join. 

And  near  thv  altar  drew. 


nr.LTciors  formality.  277 

A  form  of  godliness  was  mine, 
The  power  I  never  knew. 

•J  I  rested  in  the  outward  law, 
^»or  knew  its  deep  design: 
The  length  and  breadth  I  never  saw, 
And  height  of  love  divine. 

4  To  please  thee  thus,  at  length  I  sec, 

Vainly  I  hop'd  and  strove; 
For  what  are  outward  things  to  thee, 
Unless  they  spring  from  love  ? 

5  I  see  the  perfect  law  requires 

Truth  in  the  inward  parts ; 
Our  full  consent,  our  whole  desires, 
Our  undivided  hearts. 

C  But  I  of  means  have  made  mv  boast, 
Of  means  an  idol  made  : 
The  spirit  in  the  letter  lost, 
The  substance  in  the  shade. 

7   Where  am  I  now,  or  what  my  hope  ? 
What  can  my  weakness  do? 
Jesus,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up : 
'Tig  thou  must  make  it  new. 

341  S.  M. 

First  Part. 

1  "IfY  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
-LtJI    To  thee  what  shall  I  say  ] 
Well  may  I  tremble  at  thy  word, 

And  scarce  presume  to  pray  ! 

2  Ten  thousand  wants  have  I; 

A  las  !  I  all  things  want ! 


278  RT.LTGIOr*  FOmrALITT. 

But  thou  hast  bid  me  always  cry. 
And  never,  never  faint. 

3  Yet  Lord,  well  might  I  fear. 

Fear  e'en  to  ask  thy  grace  : 
So  oft  have  I,  alas  !  drawn  near. 
And  moek/d  thee  to  thy  face. 

4  With  all  pollutions  stain'd, 

Thy  hailow'd  courts  I  trod  ; 

Thy  name  and  temple  I  profin'd, 

And  dar'd  to  call  thee  God. 

5  Nigh  with  my  lips  I  drew; 

My  lips  were  all  unclean  : 
Thee  with  my  heart  I  never  knew ; 
My  heart  was  full  of  sin. 

6  Far  from  the  living  Lord, 

As  far  as  hell  from  heaven  ; 
Thy  purity  I  still  abhorr'd, 
Nor  look'd  to  be  forgiven. 

7  My  nature  I  ohey'd  ; 

My  own  desires  pursu'd : 
And  still  a  den  of  thieves  I  made 
The  hailow'd  house  of  God. 

8  The  worship  he  approves, 

To  him  I  would  not  pay  : 
My  selfish  ends,  and  creature  loves. 
Had  stole  my  he-art  away. 

9  My  sin  and  nakedness 

I  studied  to  disguise  : 
Spoke  to  my  soul  a  flattVing  peace, 
And  put  out  mine  own  eyes. 
10  In  fig-leaves  I  appear'd; 

Nor  with  my  form  would  part : 


RBLieiOUS    1 •ORMALITV.  -<'■' 

But  still  retainM  a  conscience  scar'd, 
A  hard,  deceitful  heart 

342  8.  M. 

Second  Pari. 

1  A    GODLY,  formal  saint 
J\.  I  lon^  appear'd  in  sight; 

By  self  and  Satan  taught  to  paint 
My  tomb,  my  nature,  white. 

2  The  Pharisee  within 

Still  undifiturb'd  remain'd  ; 
The  strong  man,  arm'd  with  guilt  of  sin, 
Safe  in  his  palace  reign 'd. 

3  But  Oh!  the  jealous  God 

In  my  behalf  came  down  ; 
Jesus  himself  the  stronger  show'd, 
And  claim'd  me  for  his  own. 
•1   My  spirit  he  alarm'd, 

And  hrought  into  distress; 
He  shook  and  hound  the  strong  man,  arm'd 
In  his  sclf-rightcousucss. 
5  Faded  my  virtuous  show, 

My  form  without  the  power; 
The  sin-convincing  Spirit  blew, 
And  blasted  every  flower: 
G   My  mouth  was  stopt,  and  shame 
Covcr'd  my  guilty  face ; 
I  fell  on  the  atoning  Lamb, 
And  I  was  sav'd  by  grace. 

343  C.  M. 


1  G' 


He  sees  our  inmost  mind 


280  RELIGIOUS  FORMALITY. 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  &  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

344  L.  M. 

1  TTAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
_H  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 

To  feed  the  hungry — clothe  the  poor, 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name ; — 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  arc  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


snniTUAL  nr.cLEXsioN-.  281 

SPIRITUAL  DECLENSION. 

3  15  C.  M. 

1  T^IIEX  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

V  ?     (Ala-,  what  numbers  do!) 

Mcthinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

"Wiltthou  forsake  me  tool'' 

2  Ah,  Lord!  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fist, 
I  feel  I  must.  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know. 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me; 

To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd, 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd, 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

0  What  anguish  has  this  question  stirr'd, 

"If  I  will  also  go!" 
^  et,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer — -No ! 

346  C.  M. 

1  OWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
kj   The  Saviour's  paxd'ning  blood, 


282  SPiniTCAt  IJECLEXSIOX. 

Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm  ; 
I  liv'd  upon  m}T  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  pray'r  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 

And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 

I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done  ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  pray'rs  are  now  an  empty  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  C3res, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail — 
0  come  without  delay  ! 


spuuTr.vT.  nr.rLF.vsinv .  283 

.1  I*  s.  M. 

1  ^T(^   can  I  vent  my  grief] 
II  My  Comforter  is  fled; 

By  day  I  sigh  without  relieve, 
And  groan  upon  my  bed. 

2  I  once  enjoy 'd  my  Lord, 

Liv'd  happy  in  his  love : 
Delighted  in  his  holy  word, 

And  sought  my  rest  above. 
•i  But.  0  !  alas,  my  soul, 

Where  is  my  comfort  now? 
Why  did  I  let  my  love  grow  cold  1 

Ah  !  why  to  idols  bow  I 

4  How  little  did  I  think, 

When  first  I  did  begin, 
To  join  a  little  with  the  world, 
It  was  so  great  a  sin. 

5  I  thought  I  might  conform, 

Nor  singular  appear, 
Converse  and  dress  as  others  did, 
But  now  I  feel  the  snare. 

G  My  confidence  is  gone  ; 
I  find  no  words  to  say ; 
Barren  and  lifeless  is  my  soul, 
When  I  attempt  to  pray. 

7  I  feel  asham'd  to  bow, 

When  with  the  saints  I  meet ; 
While  on  their  knees  my  brethren  cry, 
I  stand  or  keep  my  seat. 

8  My  soul,  this  will  not  do, 

Thy  day  is  almost  past  ; 


284  SPIRITUAL  DECLEXSIOW. 

I  must  repent  and  turn  to  God, 
Or  sink  to  hell  at  last. 

9  Trembling  to  Christ  I'll  fly, 
And  all  my  sins  confess; 
At  Jesus'  cross  I  humbly  fall, 
And  ask  restoring-  grace. 

10  I'll  mortify  my  pride; 
Myself  I  will  deny  ; 
And  if  I  perish.  Lord,  at  last, 
Beneath  thy  cross  I'll  die. 

34S  8  tines  8s. 

1  TT OW  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain, 
JUL  Recover  his  forfeited  peace  1 
When  brought  into  bondage  again, 

What  hope  of  a  second  release  1 
Will  mercy  itself  be  so  kind 

To  spare  such  a  rebel  as  me  1 
And  O,  can  I  possibly  find 

Such  plenteous  redemption  in  thee  ? 

2  O  Jesus,  of  thee  I  inquire, 

If  still  thou  art  able  to  save, 
The  brand  to  pluck  out  of  the  fire, 

And  ransom  my  soul  from  the  grave; 
The  help  of  thy  Spirit  restore, 

And  show  me  the  life-giving  blood ; 
And  pardon  a  sinner  once  more, 

And  bring  me  again  unto  God. 

3  O  Jesus,  in  pity  draw  near, 

Come  quickly  to  help  a  lost  soul, 
To  comfort  a  mourner  appear, 
And  make  a  poor  Lazarus  whole; 


SI'llUTl'AL    KKCLKNSIOX.  285 

The  balm  of  thy  mercy  apply, 

Thou  sccst  the  sore  anguish  I  feel ; 
Save,  Lord,  or  I  perish,  I  die, 

O  save,  or  I  sink  into  hell ! 
4  I  sink,  if  thou  longer  delay 

Thy  pardoning  mercy  to  show  : 
Come  quickly,  and  kindly  display 

The  power  of  thy  passion  below  : 
By  all  thou  hast  done  for  my  sake, 

( )ne  drop  of  thy  blood  I  implore  ; 
Now,  now  let  it  touch  me,  and  make 

The  sinner  a  sinner  no  more. 

340  S.  M. 

1  "V^E,  who  in  former  days 

JL     Were  found  at  Zion's  gate  ; 
Who  walk'd  awhile  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  told  your  happy  state  ; 

2  But  now  to  sin  draw  back, 

And  love  again  to  stray, 
The  narrow  path  of  life  forsake, 
And  choose  the  beaten  way  ; 

3  Think  not  your  names  above 

Are  written  with  the  saints  ; 
The  promise  of  eternal  love 
Is  his  who  never  faints. 

4  Your  transient  joy  and  peace, 

Your  deeper  doom  have  seal'd, 
Unless  you  wake  to  righteousness, 
Ere  judgment  is  reveal'd. 

350  P.  M. 

*      4  IT  !  but  where  am  I  now  1 
u-TL  And  why  was  it  and  how, 


286  SPIRITUAL  DECLEXSIOX. 

That  I  fell  from  my  heaven  of  grace  ! 

I  am  brought  into  thrall ; 

I  am  stript  of  my  all ; 
I  am  banish'd  from  Jesus's  face ! 

2  Hardly  yet  do  I  know, 
How  I  let  my  Lord  go  ; 

So  insensibly  started  aside  : 
But  whate'er  was  the  cause, 
I  lament  the  sad  loss, 

For  the  veil  is  come  over  my  heart. 

3  Now,  no  tongue  can  declare, 
The  keen  torment  I  bear, 

While  no  end  of  my  troubles  I  see, 

Only  Adam  could  tell, 

On  the  day  that  he  fell, 
And  was  tum'd  out  of  Eden  like  me. 

4  Driven  out  from  my  God, 
I  now  wander  abroad  ; 

Through  a  desert  of  sorrow  I  rove ; 

And  how  great  is  my  pain, 

That  I  cannot  regain 
My  lost  Eden  of  Jesus's  love  ! 

5  Ah  !  shall  I  ever  rise 
To  my  first  paradise  1 

Ever  come  my  Redeemer  to  see  1 
Yes  I  feel  a  faint  hope, 
That  at  last  he  will  stoop, 

And  his  pity  shall  bring  him  to  me. 


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RY  of  wand'rin 

id  now  made  willing  to  return. 


1    ^^T'CARY'  of  wand  ring  from  my  God, 


SPIRITUAL  DECLKXSIOV.  287 

I  hew  a nd  how  me  to  the  rod: 

For  thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn; 
I  have  an  advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  0  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin  ; 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face, 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in  ! 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 
O  !  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive  and  bid  me  sin  no  more  : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  pray'r. 

•1   The  stone  to  flesh  again  convert; 

The  veil  of  sin  again  remove: 
Sprinkle  thy  blood  upon  my  heart, 

And  melt  it  by  thy  dying  love  ! 
This  rebel  heart  by  love  subdue, 
And  make  it  soft,  and  make  it  new. 

5   Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears, 
And  kindle  my  relentings  now  ; 

Fill  my  whole  soul  with  filial  fears  ; 
To  thy  sweet  yoke  my  spirit  bow  : 

Bend  by  thy  grace,  O  bend  or  break 

The  iron  sinew  in  my  neck. 

0  Ah!  give  me,  Lord,  the  tender  heart, 
That  tremblee  at  th'  approach  of  sin: 
A  god|y  fear  of  sin  impart; 

Implant  and  root  it  deep  within, 


2S8  SPIRITUAL   DECLENSION. 

That  I  may  dread  thy  jrracious  power, 
And  never  dare  t'  oilend  thee  more. 

352  C.  M. 

1  f\  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
\-P  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road. 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  1 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy'd, 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  knowm, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

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EPTH  of  mercy!  can  there  be 
Mercv  still  rcserv'd  for  me  ] 


-I'lKITl    VI.    DKI'Ll.NSIliy.  289 

Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ! 
Me.  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  1 

2   J  have  lone  withstood  his  grace, 

Long  provok'd  him  to  his  face  ; 

Would  nut  hearken  to  his  calls: 

Grie\ '•]  him  by  ;i  thousand  falls. 

I .  indled  his  relentings  are, 

Me  he  now  delights  to  spare! 

Cries,  "How  shall  I  give  thee  up!" 

Lets  the  lilted  thunder  drop. 
J    There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands  ; 

Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands! 

( Jod  is  love  !  I  know,  I  feel ; 

Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love? 

Wirt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Suffer  me  to  kiss  thy  feet  ? 

6  Xow  incline  me  to  repent! 
Jvet  me  now  my  fall  lament! 
Now  my  foul  revoll  deplore! 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

354  P.  M.   7s.  6s.  Sc  1  8. 

1     TEST'S,  let  thy  pitying  eye 
•J    Call  hack  a  wand'ring  sheep; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter.  1 

Would  fa. in  like  Peter  weep. 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd  : 

On  me  be  all  long  sufFring  shown; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 
1<) 


290  SPITlTTf  AL  KECIJEHSIOK. 

2  Saviotir,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart : 
Give  what  I  have  long  irnplor'd, 

A  portion  of  thy  grief  unknown  : 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  thine  own  compassion's  sake 

The  gracious  wonder  show; 
Cast  my  sins  behind  thy  back, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow  ; 
If  thy  bowels  now  are  stirr'd, 

If  I  now  myself  bemoan, 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die  ! 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Drop  from  thy  gracious  eye  : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Look,  as  when  thine  eye  pursu'd 

The  first  apostate  man; 
Saw  him  welt'ring  in  his  blood, 

And  bade  him  rise  again  : 
Speak  my  paradise  restor'd, 

Redeem  me  by  thy  grace  alone  : 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


spthttval  heclp-xsiox.  291 

6  Look,  as  when  thy  languid  eye 
Was  clos'd  that  we  might  live; 

.'her,"  (at  the  point  to  die 
My  Saviour  gasp'd,)  "forgive." 

Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  &  cries,  "'Tis  done  !" 

0  my  bleeding,  loving  Lord, 
Thou  break'sl  my  heart  of  stone. 

355  C.  M. 

,  rIiY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee. 
My  God,  my  chief  delight  1 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 

With  thee — no  more  by  night  ? 
Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 

As  I  have  found  in  thee 1 
When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  gr 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 

The  relish  all  my  da; 
But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

-  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to 

And  to  pollute  my  j 
Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 

With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart, 

And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms. 
Then  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so; 


~92  PASTorsAL. 

Whore  will  those  wild  affections  roi! 
That  let  a  Saviour  go  1 

7  Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain, 

And  I  am  drown'd  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief. 

8  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surpi-isc, 

He  draws  with  loving  bands  ; 
Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands. 

9  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus, 

In  chase  of  false  delight ! 
Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

10  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  bring  my  heart  to  rest. 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 


PASTORAL. 


356  L.  M. 

J    ^~^N  all  the  earth  thy  Spirit  shower, 
*_^  The  earth  in  righteousness  renew  : 
Thy  kingdom  come,  and  hell's  o'erpower. 
And  to  thy  scepter  all  subdue. 

2  Like  mighty  winds  or  torrents  fierce, 
Let  it  opposcrs  all  o'erturn  ; 
And  every  Iuav  of  sin  reverse, 

That  faith  and  love  may  make  all  one. 


293 


3   \Y;i,  [el  thy  Spirit  in  every  place 
His  richest  energy  declare; 
While  lovely  tempers,  fruits  of  grace, 
The  kingdom  of  thy  Christ  prepare. 
1    Grant  this,  O  holy  God  and  true! 

The  ancient  seers  thou  didst  inspire  : 
To  us  perform  the  promise  due, 

Descend  and  crown  us  now  with  fire ! 

357  L.  M. 

1  TTEsFs.  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold! 
•J    See,  Lord,  with  yearning  howcls,  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  rind  the  fold, 

Till  sought  and  gather'd  in  by  thee. 

2  Lost  are  they  now  and  scattcr'd  wide, 

In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want: 

With  no  kind  shepherd  near,  to  guide 

The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 

And  sheep-redeeming  Shepherd  art ; 
Collect  thy  dock,  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  general  grace, 

And  great  shall  be  the  preachers'  crowd ; 
Preachers  who  all  the  sinful  race, 
Point  to  the  all-atoning  blood. 

5  Open  their  mouth,  and  utterance  give, 

(rive  them  a  trumpet  voice  to  call 
A  world,  who  all  may  turn  and  live. 
Through  faith  in  Him  who  died  for  all. 
5   In  every   messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free , 


294  PASTORAL 

That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell, 
"He  died  for  all,  who  died  for  me." 

7  A  double  portion  from  above, 

Of  that  all-quick'ning  Spirit  impart ; 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love 
In  every  faithful  pastor's  heart. 

8  Thine  only  glory  let  them  seek, 

O  let  their  hearts  with  love  o'erflow  ! 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak, 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  below. 

358  L.  M. 

1  "1  ~\Jl  A  W  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near ! 
JL^   Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold  ; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  t'  appear, 

And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  ?vlake  good  their  apostolic  boast, 

Their  high  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  fill'd  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them,  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear ; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  car  to  hear  thy  word ; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now: 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 


DUAL.  ~yj 

359  C.  M. 

1  TTESUS,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord 
#"    Thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 

The  great,  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in  an  I 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power  ; 

And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 

And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls!  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear: 
Come,  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes, 

With  all  thy  wounds  appear  ! 
■1   Appear  as  when  of  old  confest, 

The  suffring  Son  of  God  : 
And  let  them  see  thee  in  thy  vest, 

But  newly  dipt  in  blood. 
.')  The  hardness  from  their  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  all  hast  died  : 
Show  them  the  tokens  of  thy  love, 

Thy  feet,  thy  hands,  thy  side. 

6  Thy  feet  were  uail'd  to  yonder  tree 

To  trample  down  their  sin; 
Thy  hands  stretch'd  out  they  ail  may  see, 
To  take  thy  murd'rers  in. 

7  Thy  side  an  open  fountain  is, 

Where  all  may  freely  go, 
And  drink  the  living  streams  of  bliss, 
And  wash  them  white  as  snow. 

8  Ready  thou  art  the  blood  t'  apply, 

And  prove  the  record  true: 


296 


rASTOHAJO. 


And  all  thy  wounds  to  .sinners  cry, 
"I  suffe/d  this  for  you  !" 

36©  S.  M. 

1  T   ORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
-l_i  Thy  needy  servants'  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  pray'r, 

And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view; 
The  harvest,  truly,  Lord,  is  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Give  the  pure  gospel-wrord, 

The  word  of  general  grace ; 
Then  let  them  preach  the  common  Lord, 
Saviour  of  human  race. 

5  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove: 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love  I 

361     ^  C.  M. 

i     TESUS,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
q9    My  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Triumphantly  thy  name  I  bless, 
Thy  conqu'ring  name  I  sing, 
2  Thou,  Lord,  hast  magnified  thy  name  , 
Thou  hast  maintain'd  thy  cause. 


PASTORAL.  29*3 

Ami  I  enjoy  the  glorious  shame, 
The  scandal  of  thy  cross. 

3  Thou  gavest  me  to  speak  thy  word. 

In  the  appointed  hour  : 
I  have  proclaimed  my  dying  Lord, 
And  felt  thy  spirit's  power. 

4  Superior  to  my  foes  I  stood, 

Above  their  smile  or  frown: 
On  all  the  strangers  to  thy  blood 
With  pitying  love  look  down. 

5  O  let  me  have  thy  presence  still, 

Set  as  a  flint  my  face, 
To  show  the  counsel  of  thy  will. 
Which  saves  a  world  hy  grace  ! 
Pi  O  never  let  me  blush  to  own 
The  glorious  gospel-word  ; 
Which  saves  a  world  through  faith  alone, 
Faith  in  a  dying  Lord ! 

362  C.  M. 

1  "IVTOW  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 
-IJ^I     Be  it  thy  servant's  care, 

Thy  heavenly  blessings  to  bring  down. 
By  humble,  fervent  pray'r. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water  too  in  vain  ; 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 
:3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine — 
"Thou,  Lord,  hast  giv'n  the  rich  increase, 

And  be  the  glory  thine!" 


29S  l'ASTOltAE. 

3G3  P.  M.  S.  7.  S.  7.  4.  7. 

1  "]\f  EX  of  God,  go  take  your  stations: 
JLf  _i_  Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth, 
Go  proclaim  among  the  nations, 

Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth: 
Bear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Saviour's  matchless  worth. 

2  Of  his  gospel  not  ashamed, 

As  '"the  power  of  God  to  save," 
Go  where  Christ  was  never  named; 

Publish  freedom  to  the  slave  ! 
Blessed  freedom  ! 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  What  though  earth  and  hell  united, 

Should  oppose  the  Saviour's  plan  ? 
Plead  his  cause,  nor  be  affrighted : 
Fear  ye  not  the  face  of  man  : 
Vain  their  tumult ; 
Hurt  his  work  they  never  can. 
-A   When  expos'd  to  fearful  dangers, 
Jesus  will  his  own  defend, 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  will  appear  your  friend  : 
And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 

364  L.  M. 

1  "pATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
JL'     Smile  on  our  homage  anil  our  vows; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  .Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 


PASTORAL.  299 

Scattered  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

:J  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostles'  honor' d  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame; 
In  lowlier  form  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  vari'd  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live; 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'.Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

6   So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

G   Jesus  our  Lord  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  ilow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

365  C.  M. 

1  ~in|7HEX  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

v  v      It  was  a  weeping  day  : 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  meet  again  with  joy, 

Secure  no  more  to  part; 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet  ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 


•300  FA.STORAL. 

4  But  they  who  hoard  the  word  in  vain. 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd, 
Will  tremhie  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall, 

If  any  perish  here  ; 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all, 
Shall  stand  approved  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 

Is  not  their  utmost  view ; 
O  hear  their  pray'r,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

366  L.  M. 

i   rilHUs  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent 
-1.    His  ministers  to  preach  his  word  ; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  won. 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord. 

2  "Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name; 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  "The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  "Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 
And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show. 
That  you're  commission'd  from  above. 

5  "Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd ; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give : 


PASTORAL  301 

rhus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd, 
And  by  your  labor  sinners  live." 
6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  Master's  will  obey  ! 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward, 
Reserv'd  until  the  final  day  ! 

sen  c.  m. 

1  gi^AR  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care, 
JL     The  happy  soul  is  fled  ; 

The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here. 
Among  the  silent  death 

2  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song, 

E'en  to  his  latest  breath  : 
The  truth  he  had  proclaimed  so  Ion  a 
Mas  his  support  in  death. 

3  Now  he  rides  where  Jesus  is, 

Above  this  dusky  sphere; 
His  soul  was  ripen' d  for  that  bliss, 
While  yet  he  sojourn'd  here. 

4  The  Churches'  loss  we  all  deplore, 

And  shed  the  falling  tear; 
Since  we  shall  see  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 
•r)   But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb; 
Oh,  may  we  ready  stand  ; 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  receive  us  home. 
To  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 


S.  M. 

:in  ANT  of  God, 

R< ^t  from  thy  lov'd  emploj 


1     QERVANT  of  God,  well  done; 


302 


The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

The  voice  at  midnight  came, 

He  started  up  to  hear; 
A  mortal  arrow  piere'd  his  frame. 

He  fell — but  felt  no  fear. 

Tranquil  amidst  alarms. 
It  found  him  on  the  held. 

A  vet'ran  slumb'ring  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease: 
And  life's  lows;  warfare  clos'd  at  last, 

His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
Ami  while  eternal  aces  run, 

Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 


BAPTISM. 

369  L.  M. 

1  TflWAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

JL    Go  teach  the  nations  and  baptize : 
The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  word, 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands. 
And  sends  his  cov'nant  with  his  seals, 
To  bless  the  distant  heathen  lands. 


303 


3  Repent  and  bo  baptiz'd,  he  saith, 
For  the  remission  of  your  sins; 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith. 

And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  m< 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
Aa  water  makes  the  body  clean; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God, 
Descends  like  purifying  raj 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thro, 
And  seal  otir  cov'nant  with  the  Lord; 
0  may  the  great  eternal  Three, 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record! 

3TO  L.  M. 

1  |~10ME,  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
\j   Honor  the  means  ordain'd  by  thee  ; 
Make  good  our  apostolic  boast, 

And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 

2  We  now  thy  promis'd  presence  claim; 

Sent  to  disciple  all  mankind; 
Sent  to  baptize  into  thy  name; 

We  now  thy  promised  presence  find. 

3  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son: 

In  these  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face; 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known, 
The  inward,  pure,  baptizing  grace. 

4  Jesus,  with  us  thou  always  art, 

Effectuate  now  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 
And  bless  the  ordinance  divine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  descend  from  high, 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou ! 


304  BAPTISM. 

.  The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now  ! 
6  O  that  the  souls  baptiz'd  herein, 

May  now  thy  truth  and  mercy  feel ; 
May  rise  and  wash  away  their  sin: 
Come  Holy  Ghost,  their  pardon  seal! 

3V1  C  M. 

1  m  1ELESTIAL  Dove,  descend  from  high, 
\J  And  on  the  water  brood  : 

Come  with  thy  quick'ning  power  apply 
The  water  and  the  blood. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  that  stoops  so  low 

To  give  his  word  a  seal  ; 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  figure  still. 

3  Almighty  God,  for  thee  we  call, 

And  our  request  renew  : 
Accept  in  Christ,  and  bless  withal. 
The  work  we  have  to  do. 

ST2  S.  M. 

1  1%  /CY  Saviour's  pierced  side 
It  A  Pour'd  out  a  double  flood: 
By  water  we  are  purified, 

And  pardon'd  by  his  blood. 

2  Call'd  from  above,  I  rise, 

And  wash  away  my  sin  ; 
The  stream  to  which  my  spirit  flies, 
Can  make  the  foulest  clean. 

3  It  runs  divinely  clear, 

A  fountain  deep  and  wide  ; 


BAPTISM.  305 

'Twas  opcn'd  by  the  soldier's  spear, 
In  my  Redeemer's  side  ! 

373  C.  M. 

1  ""OROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  "God's  won- 

i      To  all  the  sons  of  men ;     [drous  grace, 
He  who  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 
Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who  hoping  in  his  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd, 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  Christian  race; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes, 

To  call  their  souls  away ; 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  days. 

3-74  S.  M. 

1  fl^  RE  AT  God,  now  condescend 
X_fl    To  bless  our  rising  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 

To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  Oh,  what  a  vast  delight, 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Xow  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  ordinance  divine  ; 
20 


306 


BATTISW. 


Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

375  S.  M. 


L 


Our  eyes  delight  to  trace, 
Thy  love  in  long  succession  shown 
To  every  virtuous  race. 

2  Our  children  thou  dost  claim, 

And  mark  them  out  for  thine : 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
For  goodness  so  divine  ! 

3  Thy  cov'nant  may  they  keep, 

And  bless  the  happy  bands, 
Which  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honor  thy  commands. 

4  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord ! 

How  plenteous  is  thy  grace, 
Which  in  the  promise  of  thy  love 
Includes  our  rising  race ! 

5  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God, 

To  latest  times  thy  blessing  share, 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

3T6  C.  M. 

EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 


SEE 
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Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs. 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 
•'Permit  them  to  approach,''  he  cries, 

44 N  or  scorn  their  humble  name, 


the  Lonu's  surrnn.  307 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  glory  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands. 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


3  7  7  6  lines  8s. 

1  TN  that  sad  memorable  night, 

JL  When  Jesus  was  for  us  betray'd, 
He  left  his  death-recording  rite, 

He  took,  and  bless'd,  and  brake  the  bread 
And  gave  his  own  their  last  bequest, 
And  thus  his  love's  intent  exprest. 

2  "Take,  eat,  this  is  my  body  given, 

To  purchase  life  and  peace  for  you, 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven; 

Do  this  my  dying  love  to  show ; 
Accept  your  precious  legacy, 
And  thus,  my  friends,  remember  me." 

3  He  took  into  his  hands  the  cup, 

To  crown  the  sacramental  feast, 
And  full  of  kind  concern  look'd  up, 
And  gave  to  them  what  he  had  blest : 


308 


THE  LORD  S   SUPPER. 


"And  drink  ye  all  of  this,  (he  said) 
In  solemn  mem'ry  of  the  dead. 

4  "This  is  my  blood,  which  seals  the  new 
Eternal  cov'nant  of  my  grace; 
My  blood  so  freely  shed  for  you, 

For  you  and  all  the  sinful  race  ; 
My  blood  that  speaks  your  sins  forgiven, 
And  justifies  your  claim  to  heaven." 

37§  S.  M. 

1  T  ET  all  who  truly  bear 

-B^i  The  bleeding  Saviour's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 

And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb  ! 
Our  passover  was  slain, 

At  Salem's  hallow'd  place, 
Yet  we  who  in  our  tents  remain, 

Shall  gain  his  largest  grace. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast, 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest, 

And  share  his  sacrifice  ; 
By  faith  his  flesh  we  eat, 

Who  here  his  passion  show, 
And  God  out  of  his  holy  seat 

Shall  all  his  gifts  bestow. 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ 

His  sufF rings  to  record  ; 
E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 

Communion  with  our  Lord : 
As  though  we  every  one 

Beneath  his  cross  had  stood. 


the  lord's  srri'Kn.  309 

And  seen  him  heave,  an  J  heard  him  groan. 
And  felt  his  gushing  blood. 

4   O  God  !  'tis  finish'd  now  ! 

The  mortal  pang  is  past! 
By  faith  his  head  we  see  him  how, 

And  hear  him  breathe  his  last. 
We  too  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise, 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 

Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 

379  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  at  whose  supreme  command 
Q*     We  now  approach  to  God, 
Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 

Thy  vesture  dipt  in  blood. 
Obedient  to  thy  gracious  word, 

W  e  break  the  hallow'd  bread, 
Commem'rate  thee,  our  dying  Lord, 

And  trust  on  thee  to  feed. 

2  Now,  Saviour,  now,  thyself  reveal, 

And  make  thy  nature  known, 
Affix  thy  blessed  Spirit's  seal, 

And  stamp  us  for  thy  own. 
The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love, 

O  let  us  all  receive, 
And  feel  the  quick'ning  Spirit  move, 

And  sensibly  believe ! 

3  The  cup  of  blessing,  bless'd  by  thee, 

Let  it  thy  blood  impart ; 
The  bread  thy  mystic  body  be, 
And  cheer  each  languid  heart, 


310  the  lord's  supper. 

The  grace  which  sure  salvation  brings, 

Let  us  herewith  receive ; 
Satiate  the  hungry  with  good  things, 

The  hidden  manna  give. 
4  The  living  bread  send  down  from  heaven 

In  us  vouchsafe  to  be  ; 
Thy  flesh  for  all  the  world  is  given, 

And  all  may  live  by  thee. 
Now,  Lord,  on  us  thy  flesh  bestow, 

And  let  us  drink  thy  blood, 
Till  all  our  souls  are  fill'd  below, 

With  all  the  life  of  God. 

3S0  L.  M. 


TF1I 


And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died, 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run, 

The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 
"Fis  finish'd ! — all  that  heaven  decreed, 

And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 
Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 

In  thee  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 
'  Tis  finish' 'd  ! — Aaron  now  no  more 

Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 
'Tis finish' d .' — man  is  reconcil'd 

To  God,  and  powers  of  darkness  spoiPd  ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 

Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 
'Tis  finish'd  /■ — let  the  joyful  sound 

J3e  heard  thro'  all  the  nations  round ; 


:iil 


'Tis  finish*  d! — lot  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heaven  cSc  hell,  thro'  earth  cv  sky! 

381  C.  M. 

1  rpHAT  doleful  night  before  his  death, 

-I_    The  Lamb  tor  sinners  slain, 
Did  almost  with  his  dying  breath, 
This  solemn  feast  ordain. 

2  To  keep  the  feast,  Lord,  we  have  met, 

And  to  remember  thee: 
Help  each  poor  trembler  to  repeat, 
"For  me,  he  died  for  me  !" 

3  These  sacred  signs,  thy  sufPrings,  Lord, 

To  our  remembrance  bring: 
We  eat  and  drink  around  thy  board, 

But  think  on  nobler  things. 
1   O  tunc  our  tongues,  and  set  in  frame, 

Each  heart  that  pants  for  thee, 
To  sing  "Hosanna  to  the  Lamb/' 

The  Lamb  that  died  for  me ! 

382  L.  M. 

1  T¥^HE  broken  bread,  the  blessed  cup. 

JL     On  which  we  now  are  call'd  to  sup, 
"W  ithout  thy  help  and  grace  divine, 
"\\  ill  prove  no  more  than  bread  and  wine. 

2  But  come,  great  Master  of  the  feast, 
Dispense  thy  grace  to  every  guest ; 
Direct  our  views  to  Calvary, 

And  help  us  to  remember  thee. 

3  Let  us  with  light  and  truth  be  blest, 
That  on  thy  bosom  we  may  rest  ; 


312  the  lord's  supper. 

And  at  thy  supper  each  may  learn 
Thy  broken  body  to  discern. 

4  O  that  our  souls  may  now  be  fed 
With  Christ  himself,  the  living  bread; 
That  we  the  cov'nant  may  renew, 
And  to  our  vows  be  rendered  true  ! 

3S3  C.  M. 

1  X^E  foll'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 

X     Who  round  his  table  draw  ! 
Remember  what  his  Spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love,  which  all  his  bosom  filfd, 

Bid  all  his  actions  guide  : 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught ; 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  7  do  you  feel 

Tour  warm  affections  move  1 
This  is  the  proof  which  he  demands. 
That  you  each  other  love. 

4  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his  be  every  mind ; 
Be  every  temper  fonn'd  by  love. 
And  every  action  kind, 

5  Let  none,  who  call  themselves  his  friend* 

Bisgrace  the  honor'd  name  ; 

But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 

The  title  winch  thev  claim. 


SAHTiATir.  313 

SABBATft. 

384  L.  M. 

1  ~|~5  ETURN,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
JLtt.  Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest, 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun. 

2  Come,  hies*  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns, 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  weari'd  minds, 
Provides  a  blest  foretaste  of  heaven, 

On  this  day  more  than  all  the  seven. 

3  ()  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 

And  draw  from  Christ  that  sweet  i-epose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  blest  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

•r>  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  scan, 
Creation's  scene,  redemption's  plan, 
W  ith  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  taste; 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  comforts  pass  away  ; 
How  sweet!  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

385  L.  M. 

1   riOME,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day, 
\J  Come,  bear  our  thoughts  from  earth  away. 


314  SABBATH. 

Now  let  our  noblest  passions  rise, 
With  ardour  to  their  native  skies. 

2  Come  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
With  rays  of  light  upon  us  shine, 
And  let  our  waiting;  souls  be  blest, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  sacred  rest. 

3  O  may  our  pray'rs  and  praises  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies, 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
"Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

4  Then  when  our  Sabbaths  here  are  o'er, 
And  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore, 
With  all  the  ransom' d  wc  shall  spend 
A  Sabbath  which  shall  never  end. 

3S6  S.  M. 

1  TV/*ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

f  T      That  saw  the  Lord  arise : 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  in  such  a  place 

Where  thou,  my  God,  art  seen, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasureable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away, 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


SABBATH.  315 

3S?  L.  M. 

1  OWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
IO  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  &  sing, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  by  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
0  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  When  grace  has  purified  my  heart, 
Then  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part  : 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear  and  know, 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below; 

And  every  hour  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

3SS  P.  M. 

1  piHILDREX  of  God,  awake, 
\j  And  hail  this  sacred  day; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  grateful  homage  pay ; 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose  ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes  : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 


316  SABBATH. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth  with  humbler  strains 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  ; 
"Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign!' 

3$9  L.  M. 

1  1!"  ORD  of  the  Sabbath!  hear  our  vows 
XJ  On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs  which  from  thy  churches  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord !  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  : 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

3  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress ; 
Ne  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

5  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin  ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline, 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ! 

390  C.  M. 

1  rpHTS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 
JL     He  calls  the  hours  his  own. 


■A.BBATH.  317 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  arose  our  glorious  head, 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell, 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  !  the  annointed  King 

Ascends  his  destin'd  throne  : 
To  God  your  grateful  homage  bring, 
And  his  Messiah  own. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  came  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  came  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ! 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

391  C.  M. 

1  T^REQUEXT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
A     To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams, 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 

How  languid  are  its  flames! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive  ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 


318  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

4  There  wc  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

MORNING  HYMNS. 

392  C.   M. 

1  T  OKD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
JLi  My  voice  ascending  high  ; 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone, 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  the  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

4  Now  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

393  L.  M. 

1      A  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  with  the  sun 
J\.  Your  daily  course  of  duty  run ; 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  319 

Shake  oil' dull  sloth,  and  early  rise. 
To  pay  your  morning  sacrifice. 
'.2  Blessed  be  God,  who  safe  has  kept, 
And  has  refrcsh'd  us  while  we  slept: 
Now  help  us,  Lord,  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  serve  thee  faithfully  to-day. 

3  O  Lord,  illume,  direct  our  way, 
In  all  we  think,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  our  powers  with  all  their  might 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite  ! 

4  Teach  each  of  us,  thy  will  to  know, 
And  do  the  same  while  here  below, 
So  that  when  we  from  death  awake, 
We  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

394  C.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  in  the  morning  I  will  send 
JLi   My  pray'r  to  reach  thine  ear; 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  friend, 

My  help  forever  near. 

2  0  lead  me,  keep  me  all  this  day, 

Near  thee  in  perfect  peace  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  to  watch  and  pray, 
To  pray  and  never  cease. 

3  I  know  my  roving  feet  vn\\  err, 

Unless  thou  he  my  guide : 
Warn  me  of  every  foe  and  snare, 
And  keep  me  near  thy  side. 

4  So  shall  I  pass  all  dangers  safe. 

And  tread  the  tempter  down, 
M\  hope,  my  trust,  joy  and  relief, 
Shall  lie  in  thee  alone. 


o20  FAMILY   WOHSHIP. 

5  Thus  let  my  moments  smoothly  run, 
And  sing  my  hours  away, 
Till  ev'ning  shade  and  setting  sun 
Conclude  in  endless  day. 

395  4  lines  7s. 

1  VfOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 
JL  n     Now  the  morning  light  is  come; 
Lord,  we  would  be  thine  to-day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Make  our  souls  as  noon-day  clear, 
Banish  every  doubt  and  fear  ; 

In  thy  vine-yard,  Lord,  to-da}^, 
We  would  labor,  we  would  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound, 
Rising  up  and  sitting  down, 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O,  receive  us  then  at  last ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

396  C.  M. 

1  ~£  liTHEN  we  with  welcome  slumber  prest, 

¥  ¥      Had  clos'd  our  weary  eyes, 
A  power  unseen  secur'd  our  rest, 
And  made  us  joyful  rise. 

2  Numbers  this  night  have  doubtless  met 

Their  long,  eternal  doom, 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloom. 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  321 

3   But  life  to  us  its  liffht  prolongs, 
Let  warmest  thanks  arise  ; 
Groat  God,  accept  our  morning  songs, 
Our  willing  sacrifice. 

397  S.  M. 

1  DKi]  how  the  morning  sun 
(O   Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
Willi  every  bright'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul, 

Its  heavenly  Parent  sing; 
And  to  its  great  Original, 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down, 

Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near! 

4  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

39S  C.  M. 

1  A   RISE,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  Lord, 
J\.   For  all  his  rich  supplies  ; 

His  goodness  has  again  restor'd 
My  dormant  faculties. 

2  Rais'd  from  the  slumbers  of  the  night, 

In  which  I  helpless  lay  ; 
Lord.  I  adore  thee  for  the  light 
Of  this  returning  day. 
^1 


322  FAMILY   WOT?  SHIT. 

3  I  bless  thee  for  thy  gracious  care. 
Vouchsafe!  to  me  and  mine  ; 
0  may  we  still  thy  goodness  share. 
And  be  forever  thine, 

399  C.  M. 

1  £~>kNCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
\Jr   Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound  ; 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  He  supports  my  mortal  frame. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise ; 
My  sins  might  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
But  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  O  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasing  night. 

400  C.  M. 

1  ^i  IVER  and  guardian  of  my  sleep, 
vX    To  praise  thy  name  I  wake: 
Still,  Lord,  thy  helpless  servant  keep, 

For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

2  The  blessing  of  another  day 

I  thankfully  receive : 
O  may  I  only  thee  obey. 
And  to  thy  glory  live  J 


iwmily  worship.  323 

•  5  Vouchsafe  to  keep  my  son]  from  sin, 
Its  cruel  power  suspend, 
Till  all  this  strife  and  war  within 
In  perfect  peace  shall  end. 

1   Upon  me  lay  thy  mighty  hand, 

My  words  and  thoughts  restrain  : 
Bow  my  whole  sou]  to  thy  command, 
Nor  let  my  faith  he  vain. 
;">   Pris'ner  of  hope,  I  wait  the  hour 
Which  shall  salvation  bring; 
W  hen  all  I  am  shall  own  thy  power. 
And  call  my  Jesus  King. 

4©1  C.  M. 

1  ~j\/f  Y  God  was  with  me  all  the  night, 
-^'  A  And  gave  me  sweet  repose  ; 
His  angels  watch'd  me  while  I  slept, 

Or  I  had  never  rose. 

2  Now  for  the  mereies  of  the  night, 

My  humble  thanks  Til  pay; 
And  unto  God  I'll  dedicate, 
The  first  fruits  of  the  dav. 

3  In  midst  of  dangers,  fear  and  death, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore, 
Ami  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 

And  humbly  hope  for  more. 
1    My  Life,  if  thou  preserve  my  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be; 
My  death,  when  death  must  he  my  lot, 

Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

402  C.  M. 

1      4  ^  "^In^-  my  sou1'  t0  moot  the  dav  ; 
-TIl  I  nfold  thy  drowsy  eyes, 


324  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

And  burst  the  pond'rous  chain  that  loads 
Thine  active  faculties. 

2  God's  guardian  shield  was  round  me  spread, 

In  my  defenceless  sleep  : 
Let  him  have  all  my  waking  hours 
Who  doth  my  slumbers  keep. 

3  Pardon,  O  God,  my  former  sloth, 

And  arm  my  soul  with  grace ; 
As  rising  now,  I  seal  my  vows 
To  prosecute  thy  ways. 

4  Bright  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise  ! 

Thy  radiant  beams  display, 
And  guide  my  dark  bewilder' d  soul, 
To  everlasting  day. 


EVENING  HYMNS. 
403  S.   M. 

1  rilHE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

JL    The  ev'ning  shades  appear; 
Oh  may  we  all  remember  well, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possess. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unweari'd  sun, 


vamilt  v.onsiup.  325 

May  wc  sot  out  to  win  the  prize, 

And  after  glory  run. 
5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
0  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 

The  bosom  of  thy  love  ! 

404  L.  M. 

1  f*1  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
vF  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light, 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thine  own  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  O  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose  ! 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eye-lids  close, 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

4  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 

405  C.  M. 

1  "^fOW,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 
_L^I    Let  warmest  thanks  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrilicc. 

2  This  day,  God  was  our  sun  and  shield, 

Our  keeper  and  our  guide; 


326  tamilt  vroRsuir. 

His  care  was  on  our  weakness  shown. 
His  mercies  multiplied. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied, 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  newr  song  require  : 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

406  C.  M. 

1  4^|  LOUD,  another  day  is  flown, 
\-P   And  we.  a  lonely  band. 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 

2  Preserv'd  by  thee  another  day, 

Another  song  we  raise  ; 
For  Jesus'  sake  accept,  we  pray, 
Our  gratitude  and  praise. 

3  A'ow  take  us  underneath  thy  wing — 

Our  God,  our  Guardian  be; 
That  in  the  morning  we  may  sing 
Another  Hymn  to  thee. 

40?  L.  M. 

1  fpiIUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on, 

JL    Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  Says, 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
?Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I  perhaps  am  mar  my  home  : 


l.YMILY    WORSHIP. 

But  he  forgives  my  follies  past. 

And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 
i  1  lay  my  body  down  to  sloop, 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head: 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 
4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
M\  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  the  voice  to  rou.se  my  tomb, 
With  sued  salvation  in  the  sound. 

-10S  &  M. 


'A"! 


X OTHER  day  is  past, 
The  hours  forever  fled; 
.\nd  time  is  bearing-  me  away, 
To  mingle  with  the.  dead. 


J  M\  mind  in  perfect  peace 

My  Father's  care  shall  keep; 
I  yield  to  gentle  slumber  now, 
For  thou  canst  never  sleep. 
3  How  blessed,  Lord,  are  they 
On  thee  securely  stay'd! 
They  shall  not  bo  in  life  alann'd, 
Nor  be  in  death  dismay' d. 

10!>  C.  M. 

1  ~g~   OKI),  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  1  pray, 
JLi  I  am  forever  thine: 

I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 

From  cares  and  business  free, 


328  FAMILY    WOflSHJP. 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace, 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

410  L.  M. 

1  "I J"  AST   thou,    my   soul  !    improv'd   each 
_hJL         power, 

With  zeal,  this  day,  for  God  and  man, 

Hath  diligence  mark'd  every  hour, 

As  though  this  day  might  close  the  span? 

2  Oh!  if  another  op'ning  morn 

On  earth,  should  never  smile  on  thee, 
Wert  thou  to  meet  another  dawn 
In  yon  unknown  eternity — 

3  Shouldst  thou  with  grief  review  this  day, 
And  tremble  at  Jehovah's  rod  1 

Or,  wouklst  thou  calmly  soar  away, 
To  welcome  an  approving  God? 

411  L.  M. 


'M 


Y  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new : 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  descend  like  early  dew. 


r.v  M  1  l.v    WOK8HIP.  329 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

:*   [yield  myself  to  thy  command; 

To  thee  devote  my  nights  and  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand, 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

41*2  C.  M. 

1  T>  EGONE,  my  worldly  cares  away, 
_D    Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight; 
Let  me  begin  th'  ensuing  day, 

Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Yes,  let  the  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue: 
Begin,  my  soul,  thy  Sabbath-days 
Can  never  he  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week, 

Excite  a  grateful  frame  ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

4  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

My  hopes  to  heaven  ascend; 

I  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn, 

With  thee  the  day  to  spend. 


330  TIME. 

TIME. 

413  4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

New-  Year. 

1  npHE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 

_!     The  God  of  ages  praise  ! 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high, 

Ancient,  of  endless  days! 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trials  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither' d  trees, 

We  cumber'd  long  the  ground! 
Xo  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found  ; 
Yet  doth-  he  us  in  mercy  spare, 
Another  and  another  fear. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word, 

To  cut  the  fig  tree  down, 
The  pity  of  the  Lord 

Cried,  "Let  it  still  alone!'* 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

4  Jesus,  thy  speaking  blood, 

From  God  obtain'd  the  grace  ; 
Who  therefore  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  space  ; 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And  lo !  we  see  another  year  ! 

5  Then  dig  about  the  root, 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 


T1MK.  ;:>l 

And  let  ou  gracious  fruit 

To  thy  great  praise  abound  ; 
()  let  us  all  thy  grace  declare, 

And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 

414  L.  M. 

1    f^i  REAT  God,  we.  sing  that  mighty  hand 
\Jf   By  which  supported  still  we  stand: 
The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows, 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

■-2    By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown — ■ 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
We'll  rise  to  sing  thy  praise  above, 
And  glory  in  thy  boundless  love. 

415  C.  M. 

1    OIXG  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise! 
ij    All  praise  to  him  belongs, 
Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days. 
Demands  our  choicest  songs 


332  TIME. 

His  providence  hath  brought  us  through 

Another  various  year; 
We  all  with  vows  and  anthems  new 

Before  our  God  appear. 

2  Father,  thy  mercies  past  we  own, 

Thy  still  continu'd  care  : 
To  thee  presenting,  through  thy  Son, 

Whate'er  we  have  or  are  : 
Our  lips  and  lives  shall  gladly  show 

The  wonders  of  thy  love, 
While  on  in  Jesus'  steps  we  go 

To  seek  thy  face  above. 

3  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours, 

Thine,  wholy  thine,  shall  be ; 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers, 

A  sacrifice  to  thee ; 
Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appear, 

To  saints  on  earth  forgiven, 
And  bring  the  grand  sabbatic  year, 

The  jubilee  of  heaven. 

416  C.  M. 

Reflections  at  the  End  of  the  Year. 

1  A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
XjL  Of  thy  short  life  is  past; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again ; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Awake,  my  soul ;  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn; 


KM*.  338 

What  are  thy  hopes  ! — how  sure,  how  fair  ? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 
1   Behold,  another  year  begins; 
Set  out  afresh  for  heaven; 

Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  .sins, 

In  Christ  so  freely  given. 
5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 

Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

417  L.  M. 

1  ^"\H  time,  how  few  thy  value  weigh, 
\J  How  few  will  estimate  a  day  ! 
Days,  months  and  years  are  rolling  on, 
The  soul  neglected  and  undone  ! 

2  In  painful  cares,  or  empty  joys, 
Our  life  its  precious  hours  destroys: 
While  death  stands  watching  at  our  side. 
Eager  to  stop  the  living  tide. 

:>   Was  it  for  this,  ye  mortal  race, 
Your  Maker  gave  you  here  a  place  1 
Was  it  for  this  his  thought  design'd, 
The  frame  of  your  immortal  mind  ? 

4  For  nobler  cares,  for  joys  sublime, 
He  fashion'd  all  the  sons  of  time; 
Then  let  us  every  day  give  heed. 
To  God,  ourselves  and  time  to  yield. 

41 S  C.  M. 

1   Tl^HE  time  is  short!  the  season  near, 
JL    When  death  will  as  remove, 


334  TTME. 

To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear. 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  Is  short!  sinners  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away; 
The  word  of  your  salvation  hear, 
"While  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels  now 

To  Christ,  the  Lord,  submit; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short!  ye  saints  rejoice, 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come, 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short!  it  swiftly  flics — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd  for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short !  the  moment  near, 

When  we  shall  dwell  above; 
And  be  forever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

419  L.  M. 


L 


IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
O  hasten,  sinner,  to  return. 
Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven, 
The  day  of  grace  when  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessing  of  the  day. 


Tim  i..  33S 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
Beneath  the  clods  their  dust  must  lie; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circle  of  the  sun. 

4  Thc-n  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue: 
Since  no  device  or  work  is  found. 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  arc  no  acts  of  pardon  pass'd, 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste; 
O  may  we  all  improve  the  grace, 
And  see  with  joy  the  glorious  face. 

4*>0  P.  M. 

1  ^~10ME,  let  US  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
\J    Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear! 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  &  the  labor  of  love. 

2  Our  life  as  a  dream,  our  time  as  a  stream 

Glides  swiftly  away; 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay, 
The  arrow  is  down,  the  moment  is  gone; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  0  that  each  in  the  day  of  his  coming  may  say, 

'•I  have  fought  my  way  through; 
I  have  finish' d  the  work  thou  didst  give  me, 

to  do!" 
O  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive   the 

a! ad  word, 


336  TIME. 

"Well  and  faithfully  done! 
Enter   into  my  joy.   and  sit   down   on   my 
throne." 

4-21  C.  M. 

1  f  |^  IIEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name! 

-L     And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame. 
What  dying  worms  we  be  ! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  Jays  and  months  increase  : 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell. 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  : 

Whate'er  we  do.  whate'er  we  be, 

We're  trav'ling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Great  God!  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  thi 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strinzs. 

6  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

a  every  breath ; 
vet  how  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

7  Waken.  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  triis  dangerous  road; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurri'd  hence, 

May  thev  be  found  with  God ! 


DEATHS   AMI   t  I'NEUALS.  337 

423  L.  M. 

The  wisdom  of  redeeming  time. 

1  rf^lOD  of  eternity,  from  thee 

\Jf  Did  infant  time  its  being  draw; 
Moments,  and  days,  ami  months,  and  years, 
Revolve  by  thine  unvari'd  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away; 

ly  and  strong  the  current  flows; 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea — 
The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men, 
Before  the  rapid  streams  are  borne 
On  to  that  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

•1   Vet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy,  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom  !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  every  hour, 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  power. 


DEATHS  AND  FUNERALS. 


423  L.  M. 

1    "UW7"H\"  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die ! 
¥  V     What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 
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338 


DEATHS   AND   FIWEBA! 


2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying:  strife. 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our 

3  O,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wines  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  _ 

X or  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd ! 
-i  Jesus  can  make  a  dyincrbed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
"While  on  his  breast  I  lean  mv  hi 

And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetlv  there. 

4'24  &  M. 

First  Part. 
NB  am  I  born  to  die  ? 


A 


To  lay  this  body  down ! 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  flv 

Into  a  world  unknown  ! 
A  land  of  deepest  shade, 

Unpierc'd  by  human  thought; 
The  dreary  regions  of  the  dead. 

Where  all  things  are  forgot ! 
Soon  as  from  earth  I  go. 

What  will  become  of  me  ! 
Eternal  happiness  or  woe 

Must  then  my  portion  be. 
"Wak'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  erave  shall  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  dory  crov.n'd. 

And  see  the  ilamin<r  skies  ! 


DEATHS   AM)   IXXEItALS.  339 

5  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ! 
With  triumph  or  regret  1 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse,  or  blessing  meet ! 

0  Will  anp;ol  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away. 
To  meet  its  sentence  there  ? 

7   Who  can  resolve  the  doubt, 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damn'd  cast  out, 
Or  numbcr'd  with  the  blest? 

S  I  must  from  God  be  driven, 
Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Must  come  at  his  command  to  heaven, 
Or  else — depart  to  hell. 

4  25  S.  M. 

Second  Part. 

1  £~\  THOU  that  wouldst  not  have 
\_7   One  wretched  sinner  die  ; 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery ! 

2  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe; 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear, 

3  Thou  art  thyself  the  Way, 

Thyself  in  me  reveal; 
So  shall  I  spend  my  lilt's  short  day 
Obedient  to  thv  will. 


340  DEATHS  ASV  FUKEIIALS. 

4  So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  he  first  lov'd  mc  ; 
And  praise  thee  in  thy  bright  abode, 
To  all  eternity. 

426  S.  M. 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die, 

J\.  This  well-wrought  frame  decay  1 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  1 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array' d  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Be  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe, 

Lord,  to  thy  dying  love : 
O  may  we  bless  thy  grace  below, 
And  sing  thy  grace  above  ! 

6  Saviour,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

427  8  lines  8s.  &  7s. 

1    Tg  TAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended, 

A  A  All  thy  mourning  days  below; 


DEATHS   AXD  FVXETtALS.  '•<  U 

Go,  by  angel  guards  attended, 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go. 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo!  tli v  Saviour  stands  above; 

Shows  the  purchase  of  his  merit, 

Reaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 

2  Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion, 

To  thy  great  Redeemer's  breast ; 
To  his  uttermost  salvation, 

To  his  everlasting  rest. 
For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary  pain  ; 
Die  to  live  a  life  of  glory  : 

Suffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 

428  C.  M. 

1  A  XD  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
J\.  And  let  it  faint  or  die ; 

My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high: 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest  ; 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown 

I  now  the  cross  sustain  ; 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain  : 
I  sutler  on  my  threescore  years, 

Till  my  Deliv'rer  come  ; 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears. 

And  take  his  exile  home. 


342  DEATHS  AXI)  FUXEKALS, 

3  O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  mc ; 

Before  my  ravish'd  eyes, 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  Paradise ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there ! 
They  all  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white, 

And  conqu'ring  palms  they  bear. 

4  O  what  arc  all  my  stiff  rings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  : 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

429  L.  M. 

1  TfOW  bless'd  the  righteous  when  they  die, 
JjL   When  holy  souls  retire  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye ! 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell. 

4  Iiife's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 


HEATHS    AND    FlNKnALS.  343 

While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"How  bless' d  the  righteous  when  ho  dies!" 

430  C.  M. 

1  T7,I"'^r  ''ir^  thy  cloys,  and  full  of  wo, 
JL     ()  man,  of  woman  born! 

Thy  doom  is  written,  "Dust  thou  art, 
To  dust  thou  shalt  return." 

2  Behold  the  emblem  of  thy  state 

In  (lowers  that  bloom  and  die, 
Or  in  the  shadow's  fleeting  form 
That  mocks  the  gazer's  eye. 

3  Determin'd  are  the  days  that  fly 

Successive  o'er  thy  head  ; 
The  number' d  hour  is  on  the  wing 
That  lays  thee  with  the  dead. 

4  Great  God  !  afflict  not  in  thy  wrath 

The  short  allotted  span, 
That  bounds  the  few  and  weary  days 
Of  pilgrimage  to  man. 

431  C.  M. 

1  ykEATH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
Jif   To  those  that  have  no  God; 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 

To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes, 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downwards  from  the  skies 
To  darkness,  fire  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear; 


344  DEATHS    AND  FtTXEDALS. 

Ye  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  forever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recov'ring  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sov'reign  love, 

That  promis'd  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 

Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

432  6  lines  7s.  &  8s. 

1  ~^.  7"IT  AL  spark  of  heavenly  fiame, 

▼      Quit,  oh  quit  this  mortal  frame; 
Trembling,  hoping,  ling'ring,  flying — 
Oh  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife. 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark,  they  whisper — angels  say, 
"Sister  spirit,  come  away :" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  my  breath  ? — 
Tell  me,  my  soul — can  this  be  death  1 

3  The  world  recedes — it  disappears — 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  ! — ray  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings:  I  mount!  I  fly  ! 


DEATHS    ATS"T1    FrXKUAI.S,  345 

O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
( )  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

t33  C.  M. 

1  T^n^~  (1°  wo  mourn  f°r  dying  friends, 

v  f      Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ! 
'Tis  hut  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  hodies  to  the  tomb! 
There  once  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  hlcst, 

And  soften'd  every  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest. 
But  with  their  dying  Head  1 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way, 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 

At  the  great  rising  day. 
G  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground: 

Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

434  C.  M. 

1    TTARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  ! 
JL5    My  ears  attend  the  cry — 


046  DEATHS    AXI)    FUXEItALS. 

-Yc  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  : 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
LI  lie  as  low  as  ours.M 

3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom! 

And  are  we  still  secure  ! 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepar'd  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

435  L.  M. 

TYi  mourners  who  in  silent  gloom, 
Bear  your  dear  kindred  to  the  tomb  ; 
Grudge  not  when  Christians  so  to  rest, 
Tlifey  sleep  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest. 

2  Call  then  to  mind  their  faith,  their  love. 
Their  meetness  for  the  realms  above ; 
And  if  to  heaven  a  saint  is  fled, 

O  mourn  the  living,  not  the  dead. 

3  Weep  o'er  the  thousands  that  remain, 
Deep  sunk  in  sin,  or  rack'd  with  pain  ; 
Mourn  your  own  crimes  and  wicked  ways, 
And  learn  to  number  all  your  days. 

436  L.  M. 


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bosom,  faithful  tomb, 
w  treasure  to  thy  trust; 


DEATHS    AND    FUXEIIALS.  1  1  i 

And  give  those  sacred  relics  room, 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

2  Not  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds.      No  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ; — God's  dying  Son 

Pass'd  through  the  grave,  and  bless'd  the  bed; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 
1   Ijreak  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn; 
Attend,  O  earth!  his  sovereign  word; 
Restore  thy  trust — a  glorious  form — 
Call'd  to  ascend  and  meet  the  Lord. 

437  L.  M. 

1  npiHE  grave  is  now  a  favour'd  spot, 

JL    To  saints  who  sleep,  in  Jesus  blcss'd ; 
For  there  the  wicked  trouble  not, 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  At  rest  in  Jesus'  faithful  arms  ; 
At  rest  as  in  a  peaceful  bed; 
Secure  from  all  the  di-eadful  storms, 
Which  round  this  sinful  world  arc  spread. 

3  Thrice  happy  souls  who're  gone  before 
To  that  inheritance  divine! 

They  labor,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more, 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

4  Then  let  our  mournful  tears  be  dry 
Or  in  a  gentle  measure  How  ; 

We  hail  them  happy  in  the  sky, 
And  joyful  wait  our  call  to  go. 


348  DEATHS    AXD    FUXEIIALS. 

43$  C.  M. 

1  inS7"HILE  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne, 

v  ?      Around  their  cold  remains 

How  all  the  tender  passions  mourn, 

And  each  fond  heart  complains. 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas,  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
Ah,  let  us  leave  these  seats  of  pain, 
And  upward  learn  to  rise. 

3  Jesus,  who  left  his  bless'd  abode, 

(Amazing  grace  !)  to  die, 
Mark'd,  when  he  rose,  the  shining  road 
To  his  bright  courts  on  high. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends, 

The  tears  forget  to  flow  ; 
Hope  views  our  absent  happy  friends, 
And  calms  the  swelling  wo. 

5  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more, 

That  earthly  comfort  dies ; 

But  lasting  happiness  explore, 

And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 

439  C.  M. 

1  FB^HY  life  I  read,  my  gracious  Lord, 

JL     With  transport  all  divine; 
Thine  image  trace  in  every  word, 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 


DEATHS     AXit    FVXKUALS.  -iVJ 

3  "I  take  these  little  lambs''  said  he, 

"And  lay  them  in  my  breast; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  "Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

But  can't  dissolve  my  love: 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

5  "Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

And  mould  with  heavenly  skill; 
I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 

And  hands  to  do  my  will." 
G   His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout  with  joys  divine; 
O  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are, 

Shall  be  forever  thine. 

440  C.  M. 

V  earlv  summons  Jesus  sends 


'  Ant 


And  whispers  o'er  the  weeping  friends, 
'Tis  all  the  fruit  of  love. 

2  To  save  the  darling  child  from  woe, 

And  guard  it  from  all  harms, 
From  all  the  griefs  you  feel  below, 
I  call'd  it  to  my  arms. 

3  Ah,  do  not  rashly  with  me  strive, 

Nor  vainly  last  or  weep  ; 
The  child,  though  dead,  is  yet  alive. 
And  only  fall'ii  asleep. 

4  'Tis  on  the  Saviour's  bosom  laid. 

And  feels  no  sorrow  there ; 


350  DEATHS  AND    FUNEItALS. 

'Tis  by  a  heavenly  parent  fed, 
And  needs  no  more  your  care. 
5  To  you  the  child  was  only  lent, 
While  mortal  it  was  thine ; 

But  now  in  robes  immortal  pent, 
It  lives  for  ever  mine. 

441  C.  M. 

1  "TSTITHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

v  V      By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power — I  too  must  die, 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more, 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ; 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey ; 
IS'or  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray, 

5  O  let  us  fly,  to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God,  thy  saving  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power  ; 
This  only  ean  prepare  the  heart, 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 


UKsrmiKi  i 'niv.  351 

442  C.  M. 

Death  of  a  Child. 

1  nnHE  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

JL    Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withcr'd  all  her  joys. 

2  Hope  looks  beyond  the  hounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

3  Then  cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  tears  ; 

Religion  points  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  which  cannot  die. 


RESURRECTION. 

443  C.  M. 

1  TT(}^  l°n?  snaM  «leath,  the  tyrant,  reign 
-5jL  And  triumph  o'er  the  just; 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain, 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Faith  sees  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  ; 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

3  Faith  hears  the  voice,  '"Ye  dead  arise  !" 

And  lo  !  the  graves  obey  ; 
And  waking  saints  with  joyful  cyc=> 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 


352  RESUIIHECTIOX. 

4  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air ; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

5  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth' d  in  white  ; 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

6  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing. 

444  L.  M. 

1  ~]%XO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
j^H    But  with  a  cheerful  gasp  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave, 
These  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust; 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning,  through  the  skies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day ; 

Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come, 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay. 

4  Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips, 
Where  God  hath  shed  his  richest  grace. 

5  Haste  then  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 


nKsrnnF.CTiox.  353 

That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  Bing  the  triumphs  of  the  day. 

145  C.  M. 

1  VSTHEX  the  hist  trumpet's  awful  voice 

>  T      This  rending  earth  shall  shake — 
When  op'ning  graves  shall  yield  their  charge. 

And  (lust  to  life  aw;)ke; — 

2  Those  bodies,  that  corrupted  felj. 

Shall  incorrupted  rise  ; 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life. 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

3  Behold,  what  heavenly  prophets  sun?. 

Is  now  at  last  fulrifl'd— 
That  Death  should  yield  his  ancient  reign, 
And,  vanquish'd,  quit  the  field. 

4  Let  Faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 

And  thus  begin  to  sing; 
"O  Grave!  where  is  thy  triumph  now? 
"And  where,  O  Death !  thy  sting  7 

5  "Thy  sting  was  sin,  and  conscious  guilt; 

"'Twas  this  that  arm"d  thy  dart ; 
"The  law  gave  sin  its  strength,  and  force, 
"To  pierce  the  sinner's  heart. 
<>  -But  God,  whose  name  he  ever  blest ! 
"Disarms  that  toe  we  dread; 
"And  makes  us  conqu'rors,  when  we  die, 
"Through  Christ  our  living  Head.'' 
7   (Then  steadfast  let  us  still  remain, 
Though  dangers  rise  around  ; 
Am\  in  the  work  prescrib'd  by  God, 
\  et  more  and  more  abound: — 


354  nEsrnRECTiox. 

8  Assur'd  that  though  we  labor  now. 
We  labor  not  in  vain  ; 
But  through  the  grace  of  heaven's  great  Lord, 
Th'  eternal  crown  shall  gain.) 

446  8  lines  7s.  &  6s. 


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ESUS,  faithful  to  his  word, 
Shall  with  a  shout  descend: 
All  heaven's  host  their  glorious  Lord 

Shall  joyfully  attend. 
Christ  shall  come  with  dreadful  noise, 

Lightnings  swift,  and  thunders  loud 
"With  the  great  archangel's  voice, 

And  with  the  trump  of  God. 

First  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise ; 

Then  we  that  yet  remain. 
Shall  be  caught  up  to  the  skies, 

And  see  our  Lord  again. 
We  shall  meet  him  in  the  air ; 

All  wrapt  up  to  heaven  shall  be; 
Find,  and  love,  and  praise  him  there. 

To  all  eternity. 

"Who  can  tell  the  happiness, 

This  glorious  hope  affords  ] 
Joy  un  utter' d  we  possess 

In  these  reviving  words : 
Happy  while  on  earth  we  breathe ; 

Mightier  bliss  ordain'd  to  know: 
Trampling  down  sin,  hell,  and  derith, 

To  the  third  heaven  we  go. 


1  I  UfiMENT. 

JUDGMENT. 


44?  P.  M. 

1  "ITjkAY  of  judgment,- — day  of  wonders 
JLf  Hark  the  trumpet's  awful  sound. 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  round! 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine  ! 
Ye  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "This  God  is  mine  !' 
Gracious  Saviour! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken, 

By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee : 
Careless  sinner ! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  1 

4  Horrors,  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 

"Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart! 
Thou  with  Satnn 
And  his  angels  hast  th}T  part !" 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd,  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 


356  JVBGSIZST. 

He  will  say,  "Come  near,  ye  blessed  ! 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  ! 
You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know. 
6   Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise ! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  shall  then  he  chang'd  to  praise  ! 
May  we  triumph, 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze ! 

44S  C.  M. 

1  4  XD  must  I  be  to  Judgment  brought. 
J\.  And  answer  in  that  day. 

For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ] 

2  Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 

Shall  shortly  be  made  known. 
And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 

3  How  careful  then  ought  I  to  live  ! 

With  what  religious  fear, 
Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 
For  my  behaviour  here ! 

4  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

The  watchful  power  bestow  ; 
So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed, 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 

5  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  door, 

0  let  me  feel  thee  near  ! 

And  make  my  peace  with  God,  before 

1  at  thy  bar  appear. 


jinu.MEXT.  357 

449  C.  M. 

1   f  I  III  AT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
m.    Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  die  solemn  test. 
'Z  Jesus  thou  source  of  all  my  joys, 
Thou  ruler  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice, 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "Depart  !M 
3   The  thunder  of  that  awful  word, 
Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 
1   What,  to  be  banish'd  from  my  Lord, 
And  yet  forbid  to  die! 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 
And  death  for  ever  fly  ! 
5   O   wretched  state  of  deep  despair. 
To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

450  8,  7,  &  4. 

1  if   O  !  he  comes  !  with  clouds  descending, 
.JLi  Once  for  favor'd  sinners  slain  ; 
Thousand,  thousand  saints  attending. 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Hallelujah  !— 
Jesus  comes, — he  comes  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty; 


358  JUDGMENT. 

Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him. 
Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing — 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away  ; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day  ; 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away  ! 

4  Yea,  Amen !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  eternal  throne  ! 
Saviour  !  take  the  power  and  glory ; 

Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own ! 
Oh  come  quickly — 
Hallelujah!  Come,  Lord,  come  ! 

451  P.  M. 

1  QES  th'  Eternal  Judge  descending, 
k3   Seated  on  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Now,  poor  sinner,  Christ  will  show  thee 

That  he's  with  the  Father  One  : 
Trumpets  call  thee, 
Stand  and  hear  the  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  sinner  now  lamenting. 

At  the  sight  of  fiercer  pain  ; 
Cries  and  tears  he  now  is  venting 

But  he  weeps  and  erics  in  vain : 
Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dving  love  : 


ji/rn.  mext.  359 

O  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move  ! 
Doom'd  I'm  justly, 
For  1  have  against  him  strove. 
i   All  his  wooing  I  have  slighted, 
While  he  daily  sought  my  soul, 
If  my  vows  to  him  I  plighted. 
Vet  for  sin  I  hroke  them  all : 
Golden  moments, 
How  neglected  did  they  roll ! 

5  There  I  see  my  godly  neighbours, 

Who  were  once  despis'd  by  me. 
Now  they're  clad  in  dazzling  splendor, 

Waiting  my  sad  fate  to  see  ; 

Farewell,  neighbours — 

Dismal  gulph,  I'm  bound  for  thee  ! 

6  Hail!  ye  ghosts,  that  dwell  in  darkness, 

Groaning,  rattling  of  your  chains ! 
Christ  has  now  denoune'd  my  sentence, 

I'm  to  dwell  in  endless  pains; 
Down  I'm  rolling, 
Never  to  return  again. 

7  Now  experience  plainly  shows  me, 

Hell  is  not  a  fabled  thing, 
Xiiw  I  see  my  friends  in  glory, 

Round  the  throne  they  ever  sing, 
I'm  tormented 
With  an  everlasting  sting. 

•452  P.  M. 

1    T   0  !  we  see  the  sign  appearing, 
Xj  Jesus  conies,  the  Judge  severe 


360  JUDGMENT. 

Hell  is  trembling,  earth  is  quaking, 
Sinners  shriek  with  awful  fear : 
Come  to  judgment, 
Stand  your  awful  doom  to  hear. 

2  See  the  world  in  flames  is  burning, 

Hills  and  mountains  fly  away ; 
Lo  !  the  moon  and  stars  are  falling, 

Comets  blazing  through  the  sky  ; 
Thunders  rolling, 
Sinners  now  for  help  they  cry. 

3  From  the  general  conflagration, 

Mount  the  righteous  up  on  high, 
Gai.n<  the  hope  of  their  salvation, 

Live  with  God  no  more  to  die  ; 
Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  Lamb  they  cry. 

4  Stop,  my  soul,  look  back  and  wonder, 

See  the  wicked  left  behind, 
Hear  them  crying,  weeping,  wailing, 

For  a  moment's  ease  to  find ; 
Doom'd  to  sorrow, 
In  the  lake  of  hell  confln'd. 

453  L.  M. 

1  Tjjn^E  comes  !  He  comes !  the  Judge  severe  ! 
JUL  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near; 
His  lightnings  flash,  his  thunders  roll ; 
How  welcome  to  the  faithful  soul ! 

2  From  heaven  angelic  voices  sound  ; 
See  the  almighty  Jesus  erown'd ! 
Girt  with  omnipotence  and  grace. 
And.  glory  decks  the  Saviour's  face 


J  I   li.  M  EST.  OfJ  1 

3  Descending  on  his  azure  throne, 

He  claims  the  kingdoms  for  his  own; 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word, 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord  ! 

4  Shout  all  the  people  of  the  sky, 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High; 

Our  Lord,  who  now  his  right  obtains. 
For  ever  and  for  ever  reigns. 

454  L.  M. 

1   nP^!'  '-''' ■,t  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
A     (While    twice  ten   thousand  thunders 

roar.) 
Tear  up  the  graves,  and  cleave  the  ground. 
And  make  the  greedy  sea  restore. 

2  The  greedy  sea  shall  yield  her  dead. 

The  earth  no  more  her  slain  conceal . 
Sinners  shall  lift  their  guilty  head, 
And  shrink  to  see  a  yawning  hell, 

3  But  we,  who  now  our  Lord  confess. 

And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 

Shall  stand  in  Jesus'  righteousness  : 

Stand  as  the  Hock  of  Ages,  sure. 

4  We,  while  the  stars  from  heaven  shall  fall, 

And  mountains  are  on  mountains  hurl'd. 
Shall  stand  unmov'd  amidst  them  all, 
And  smile  to  see  a  burning  world. 

5  The  earth  and  all  the  works  therein 

Dissolve,  by  raging  flames  destnwM  ; 
While  we  survey  the  awful  scene. 
Ami  mount  above  the  fiery   void. 


362  JUDGMENT. 

6  By  faith  we  now  transcend  the  skies, 
And  on  that  ruin'd  world  look  down : 
By  love  above  all  height  we  rise, 
And  share  the  everlasting  throne. 

455  S.  M. 

1  PinlTOU  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

_!_     Before  whose  bar  severe, 

With  holy  joy,  or  guilty  dread, 

We  all  shall  soon  appear. 

2  Our  caution'd  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day, 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray. 

3  To  pray  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown, 
When  rob'd  in  majesty  and  power, 
Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down. 

4  Th'  immortal  Son  of  man, 

To  judge  the  human  race, 
With  all  thy  Father's  dazzling  train, 
With  all  thy  glorious  grace. 

5  To  damp  our  earthly  joys, 

T5  increase  our  gracious  fears, 
For  ever  let  th'  Archangel's  voice 
Be  sounding  in  our  ears : 

6  The  solemn  midnight  cry, 

"Ye  dead,  the  Judge  is  come  ! 
Arise  and  meet  him  in  the  sky , 
And  meet  your  instant  doom!" 
i    O  may  we  thus  be  found 
Obedient  to  thv  word. 


JUDGMENT. 

Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound. 

And  looking  for  our  Lord  ! 

8  O  may  we  all  ensure 

A  lot  among  the  blest  : 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 
An  everlasting  rest. 

456  S.  M. 


363 


'A 


XD  will  the  Judge  descend  ! 
And  must  the  dead  arise, 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  1 


2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd  shrink  away  ] 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes. 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear: 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove. 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 


364  ETK-HNITr. 

ETERNITY. 

457  L.  M. 

1  Tjjl  TERNITY  !  stupendous  theme ! 

JlJ    Compar'd  herewith  our  life's  a  dream: 

Eternity  !  O  awful  sound, 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd  ! 

2  Eternity  !  the  dread  abode 
And  habitation  of  our  God  ; 
His  glory  fills  the  vast  expanse. 
Beyond  the  reaeh  of  mortal  sense. 

3  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  dreadful  wo,  or  joyful  bliss  : 
And,  swift  as  time  fulfills  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

4  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind  ! 
They're  gone ;  but  where  1  ah !  pause  &  see, 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity. 

5  Sinner,  canst  thou  forever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell ; 

And  is  death  nothing,  then,  to  thee  ; 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  1 

6  Ye  gracious  souls,  with  joy  look  up  ; 
In  Christ  rejoice,  your  glorious  hope  : 
This  everlasting  bliss  secure  ; 

God  and  eternity  arc  yours. 

458  C.  M. 

1     TESUS,  my  Lord,  to  glory's  gone, 
Of    Him  will  I  go  and  see ; 


ETF.RVTTr.  W6 

\nd  all  my  brethren  here  below, 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

,'    My  friends,  1  bid  you  all  adieu, 
1  leave  you  in  God's  cave  ; 
And  if  I  never  more  see  you, 
Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

3  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  years, 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun, 
We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise,    . 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 

4  And  when  as  many  years  have  pass'd, 

As  sands  upon  the  shore, 
The  saints  above  shall  have  no  fear. 
That  their  blest  days  are  o'er. 

5  If  all  the  drops  in  ocean's  wide 

Could  but  be  number'd  o'er. 

And  then  by  millions  multiplied. 

And  thrice  as  many  more. — 

6  And  then  as  many  years  should  pass. 

As  water  drops  that  fall, 
Or  grains  of  sand,  or  spires  of  grass, 
Upon  this  earthly  ball. 

7  And  when  as  many  millions  more, 

As  stars  that  liil  the  sky  ; 
Then  all  these  numbers  doubled  o'er, 
Can't  meet  eternity. 

3   Eternity  will  stiil  remain, 
'Twill  be  eternity  ; 
The  song  to  Christ  who  oner*  was  slain. 
Will  last  eternally. 


3GG  ETERXITT. 

459  C.  M. 

1  ~\fE  golden  lamps  of  heaven  !  farewell, 

JL     With  all  your  feeble  light, 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  array'd  ! 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display  ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes ; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amidst  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite, 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  share 
With  infinite  delight. 


HEAVEN. 

HEAVEN. 

I  GO  C.  M. 

1    TTWEAYEN  is  a  place  of  endless  rest, 
i X  Where  saints  and  angels  shine  ; 
They  are  with  Christ,  in  glory  blest, 
Their  joys  are  all  divine. 
"  The  saints  through  tribulation  pass'd 
Before  they  rcach'd  the  shore  ; 
But  they  obtain'd  the  prize  at  last, 
And  now  their  tods  are  o'er. 

3  Nor  grief,  nor  pain,  nor  doubts,  nor  fears, 

Can  reach  that  world  above  ; 
Christ  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears, 
And  tills  their  hearts  with  love. 

4  They  neither  thirst  nor  hunger  more  ; 

Their  wants  are  all  supplied  ; 
Oh !  that  we  all  might  reach  the  shore; 
And  there  with  Christ  abide. 

5  Oh  !  may  we  on  his  throne  sit  down, 

And  hear  him  say,  "Well  done!" 
Receive  the  blood-bought,  starry  crown, 
Which  you  through  faith  have  won. 

461  C.  M. 

1     "JERUSALEM  !  my  happy  home, 
93    O,  how  I  long  for  thee  ! 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  1 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
'2   Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 
Most  glorious  to  behold  ! 


Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  Thy  gardens  and  thy  pleasant  greens, 

My  study  long  have  hern  ; 
Such  sparkling  light,  hy  human  sight 
Has  never  yet  been  seen. 

4  If  heaven  be  thus,  O !  glorious  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ! 
What  folly  'tis,  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence. 

462  C.  M. 

1  npHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

-1.     Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  drest  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove 

The  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
WTith  unbeelouded  eyes, 


HEAVEN.  369 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  land-scape  o'er, 
.Not  Jordan's  streams  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

463  T.  M. 

1  rpidERE  is  a  land  far  out  of  sight, 

-B-     Beyond  these  earthly  climes, 
Where  darkness  ne'er  excludes  the  light, 

But  day  perpetual  shines, — 
Where  glories  burst  upon  the  soul, 
And  joys  in  endless  prospect  roll. 

2  Xo  pois'nous  fruit,  nor  grief,  nor  fear, 

Nor  hate,  nor  war,  nor  strife, 
But  fruits  of  paradise  grow  there, 

On  trees  of  endless  life, — ■ 
In  that  delightful  land  above, 
The  trees  of  life  bear  fruits  of  love. 

3  Xo  chilling  winds,  nor  low'ring  storms, 

That  cloud  our  prospects  here, 
Nor  sin  in  all  its  vari'd  forms 

Shall  find  admittance  there, — 
But  holy  and  enraptur'd  joy, 
Shall  fill  the  soul  without  alloy. 

4  Pei-ennial  spring,  eternal  mourn, 

Where  flowers  ne'er  fade  away. 
There  roses  grow  without  a  thorn, 

There's  health  without  decay, — 
Eternal  youth,  immortal  prime, 
T'nscath'd  by  age,  improv'd  by  time. 

•')    >weet  music  charms  the  lisi'ning  car, 
And  fills  1h'  enraptur'd  soul, 
21 


370  ESE*VEK. 

Life's  waters  flowing  bright  and  clear, 

In  gentle  currents  roll, — 
And  when  earth's  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
We'll  taste  and  drink  to  thirst  no  more. 

464  P.  M.  6  7s.  &  2  6. 

1  "YJ  URST  ye  emerald  gates  and  bring 
_i3   To  my  raptm-'d  vision, 

All  the  ecstatic  joys  that  spring 

Round  the  bright  elysian  : 
Lo !  we  lift  our  longing  eyes, 
Break,  ye  intervening  skies, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 
Ope  the  gates  of  paradise  ! 

2  Floods  of  everlasting  light, 

Freely  flash  before  him  : 
Myriads  with  supreme  delight, 

Instantly  adore  him  : 
Angel  trumps  resound  his  fame  ; 
Lutes  of  lucid  gold  proclaim 
All  the  music  of  his  name  ; 
Heaven  is  heighten'd  by  the  theme. 

3  Four  and  twenty  elders  rise 

From  their  princely  station, 
Shout  his  glorious  victories, 

Sing  the  great  salvation  ; 
Cast  their  crowns  before  his  throne, 
Cry  in  reverential  tone, 
(.'lory  be  to  God  alone, 
Holy  !  holy  !  holy  One. 

4  Hark!  the  thrilling  symphonies 

Seem,  me  thinks,  to  seize  us  ; 


HEAVEN'.  371 

Join  we,  too,  the  holy  lays, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus ! 
Sweetest  sound  in  seraph's  song. 
Sweetest  note  on  mortal  tongue, 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung, 
Jesus,  Jesus  How  along. 

465  C.  M. 

1  /O^  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
\-J  And  east  a  wishful  eye, 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array 'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow: 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vale, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds  nor  pois'nous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  lie  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  1  see  my  father's  face 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 


372  HEAVEN. 

7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul, 

Would  here  no  longer  stay ! 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll. 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

8  There  on  those  high  and  flowery  plains, 

Our  spirits  ne'er  shall  tire  ; 
But  in  perpetual  joyful  strains, 
Redeeming  love  admire. 

466  4  lines  9s.  &  8s. 

My  Father-Land. 

1  npJIERE  is  a  place  where  my  hopes  are 

JL  stay'd, 

My  heart  and  my  treasure  are  there : 
Where  verdure  and  blossoms  never  fade, 
And  fields  are  eternally  fair. 

CHORUS. 

Thai  blissful  place  is  my  father-land  ; 

By  faith  its  delights  I  explore  ,- 
Come,  favor  my  flight,  angelic  band, 

And  waft  me  in  peace  to  the  shore. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  the  angels  dwell, 

A  pure  and  a  peaceful  abode  ; 
The  joys  of  that  place  no  tongue  can  tell — 
But  there  is  the  palace  of  God ! 
That  blissful,  c\c. 

3  There  is  a  place  where  my  friends  are  gone, 

Who  suffer' d  and  worship' d  with  me; 
Exalted  with  Christ,  high  on  his  throne, 
The  King  in  his  beauty  they  see. 
That  blissful,  Sfc. 


HV.AYKN".  373 

5   There  is  a  place  where  I  hope  to  live, 
When  lite  and  its  labors  are  o'er; 
A  place  which  the  Lord  to  me  will  give, 
And  then  I  shall  sorrow  no  more. 
That  blissful,  Sfc. 

161  C.  M. 

1  ~|7*AR  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 
Jl      Unbounded  glories  rise, 

And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair  distant  land !  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know, 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ! 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  Oh  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love, 
Till  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord!  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high  ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

4GS  C.  M. 

I    "VTOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  car  hath  heard, 
1^1     Nor  sense  nor  reason  known 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd, 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 


374  HEAVEX. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 

No  wanton  lip  nor  envious  eye 

Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  foil' wers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life; 

There  all  their  names  are  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

469  4  lines  8s. 

1  W^E  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  bless'd, 

?  V     That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair; 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confess 'd, 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there! 

2  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within — 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

3  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, 

The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
The  church  of  the  first-born  above — 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

4  Do  thou,  Lord,  'midst  pleasure  or  wo, 

For  heaven  my  spirit  prepare; 


in;  a  vex. 

Ami  shortly  I  also  shall  know, 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

4?0  S.  M. 

1  J"   OVE  fills  all  heaven  with  light; 
_I  J   Love  tunes  the  lyres  above  ; 
Angels  and  saints  their  songs  unite, 

And  every  voice  is  love. 

2  That  holy,  happy  throng 

In  sweet  accordance  move. 
Jesus  their  everlasting  song, 
And  every  accent  love. 

3  Soon  will  the  church  below 

Unite  with  that  above  ; 
The  Saviour's  blissful  presence  know, 
And  sing  redeeming  love. 

471  C.  M. 

1  4^1  OME  on,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
\J   Whose  hearts  are  join'd  in  one; 
Hold  up  your  heads  with  courage  bold, 

Your  race  is  almost  run  ! 
Above  the  clouds,  behold  Him  stand, 

And  smiling  bids  you  come  ; 
And  angels  whisp'ring  you  away, 

To  your  eternal  home. 

2  To  see  a  pilgrim  as  he  dies, 
i    With  glory  in  his  view: 

To  heaven  he  lifts  his  Longing  eyes, 
And  bids  the  world  adieu. 

While  friends  are  weeping  all  around. 
And  loth  to  let  him  go; 


375 


376  HEAVED. 

He  shouts  with  his  expiring  breath. 
And  leaves  them  all  below  ! 

3  O  Christians,  are  you  ready  now, 

To  cross  the  swelling  flood ; 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore  to  stand, 

And  see  your  smiling  God ! 
The  dazzling  charms  of  that  bright  world 

Attract  my  soul  above  ! 
My  tongue  shall  shout  redeeming  grace, 

When  perfected  in  love. 

4  Go  on,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord ! 

I'm  bound  to  meet  you  there  ; 
Although  we  tread  enchanted  ground, 

Be  bold  and  never  fear; 
Fight  on,  fight  on,  ye  valiant  souls, 

The  land  appears  in  view  ; 
I  hope  to  gain  fair  Canaan's  shore, 

And  there  to  meet  with  you. 

4T2  8  lines  7s. 

1  TS7H0  are  these  array'd  in  white, 

t  T     Brighter  than  the  noon-day  sun  1 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light ; 
Nearest  the  eternal  throne  ] 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross, 

Nobly  for  their  master  stood  ; 
Suffrers  in  his  righteous  cause  : 
Foll'wers  of  the  Lamb  of  God. 

2  Out  of  great  distress  they  came  : 

Wash'd  their  robes  by  faith  below. 
In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb, 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow ; 


3T3 


Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne, 
Serve  their  Maker  daj  and  nigttl  : 

God  resides  among  bis  own, 
Hod  cloth  in  his  saints  delight. 

3  More  than  conquerors  at  last, 

Here  they  find  their  trials  o'er ; 
They  have  all  their  suifrings  past, 

Hunger  now  and  thirst  no  more  : 
No  excessive  heat  they  fee] 

From  the  sun's  dircctcr  ray  ; 
In  a  milder  clime  they  dwell, 

Region  of  eternal  day. 

4  He  that  on  the  throne  doth  reign, 

Them  the  Lain!)  shall  always  feed; 
With  the  tree  of  life  sustain  ; 

To  the  living  fountains  lead ; 
He  shall  all  their  sorrows  chase, 

All  their  wants  at  once  remove  ; 
W  ipe  the  tears  from  every  face ; 

Fill  up  every  soul  with  love. 

473  C.  M. 

1  QWEET  rivers  of  redeeming  love, 
F3   Lie  just  before  mine  eye  ; 

Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  to  those  regions  fly  : 
I'd  rise  superior  to  my  pain, 

With  joy  outstrip  the  wind  ; 
I'd  cross  hold  Jordan's  stormy  main. 

And  leave  the  world  hehind. 

2  W  hile  I'm  imprison'd  here  helow, 

In  anguish,  pain  and  smart, 


378  HE  A  VEX. 

Oft-times  those  troubles  I  forego. 
When  love  surrounds  my  heart  : 

In  darkest  shadows  of  the  night, 
Faith  mounts  the  upper  sky, 

I  then  behold  my  heart's  delight, 
And  would  rejoice  to  die  ! 

3  I  view  the  monster  death,  and  smile, 

Now  he  has  lost  his  sting ; 
Though  Satan  rages  all  the  while 

I  still  in  triumph  sing  : 
I  hold  my  Saviour  in  my  arms, 

And  will  not  let  him  go ; 
I'm  so  delighted  with  his  charms, 

No  other  good  I'll  know. 

4  A  few  more  days,  or  years  at  most, 

My  troubles  will  be  o'er, 
I  hope  to  join  the  heavenly  host, 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore : 
My  rapt'rous  soul  shall  drink  and  feast 

In  love's  unbounded  sea; 
The  glorious  hope  of  endless  rest, 

Is  transporting  to  me. 

5  O  come,  my  Saviour,  come  away, 

And  bear  me  through  the  sky, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay. 

Make  haste,  and  bring  it  nigh  : 
I  long  to  see  thy  glorious  face, 

And  in  thine  image  shine  ; 
To  triumph  in  victorious  grace, 

And  be  forever  thine. 

6  Then  I  will  tune  my  harp  of  gold, 

To  mv  eternal  King; 


379 


Through  ages  tliat  ran  ne'er  be  told, 

I'll  make  his  praises  ring  : 
All  hail !  thou  great  eternal  (.rod  ! 

Who  died  on  Calvary  ; 
And  sav'd  me  with  his  precious  blood, 

From  endless  misery. 

7  Ten  thousand  thousand  join  in  one, 

To  praise  th'  Eternal  Three  : 
Prostrate  before  the  blazing  throne, 

In  deep  humility  : 
They  raise  and  tune  their  harps  of  gold. 

And  string  th'  immortal  lyre  ; 
And  ages  that  can  ne'er  be  told, 

Shall  raise  their  praises  higher. 

474  C  M. 

1  /^K  Land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh  ! 
T_r    When  will  the  moment  come, 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armour  by, 

And  dwell  in  peace  at  home. 

2  Xo  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 

No  peaceful  sheh'rins  dome. 

This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe, 

This  world  is  not  my  home. 

3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  fled  for  rest ; 

He  bade  me  erase  to  roam. 
And  lean  for  succour  on  his  breast, 
And  he'd  conduct  me  home. 

4  I  should  at  once  have  quit  this  field, 

Where  foes  with  fury  foam; 
But  ah!  my  passport  was  not  seal'd — 
I  could  not  yet  go  home. 


380  HEAVKX. 

5  When  by  affliction  sharply  tried, 

I  view  the  gaping  tomb; 
Although  I  dread  death's  chilling  tide, 
Yet  still  I  sigh  for  home. 

6  Weary  of  wand'ring  round  and  round, 

This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom, 
I  long  to  quit  th'  unhallow'd  ground, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 

475  L.  M. 

1  IHpHE  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair, 

JL  Nor  death  nor  sighing  visit  there ; 
Its  glitt'ring  towers  the  sun  outshine — 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

2  My  father's  house  is  built  on  high, 
Above  the  arch'd  and  starry  sky ; 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 

3  While  here,  a  stranger  far  from  home, 
Affliction's  waves  may  round  me  foam, 
Altho'  like  Laz'rus,  sick  and  poor, 

My  heavenly  mansion  is  secure. 

4  I  envy  not  the  rich  and  great, 

Their  pomp  of  wealth  and  pride  of  state  ; 
My  Father  is  a  richer  King — 
That  heavenly  mansion,  still  I  sing. 

5  Let  others  seek  a  home  below, 

Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erflow ; 
Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 
A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 
0  Then,  fail  this  earth,  let  stars  decline, 
And  sun  and  moon  refuse  to  shine, 


381 


All  nature  sink,  and  cease  to  be, 
That  heavenly  mansion  stands  for  me. 


HELL. 


476  L.  M. 

1  TJELL  !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound. 
JjL  It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear ; 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies ! 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play, 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapours  rise. 

3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 
With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart ; 
And  wo  and  wrath,  in  every  form, 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  The  wretches  rave  o'erwhelm'd  with  wo, 
And  bite  their  everlasting  chains ; 

And  with  their  rage,  their  torments  grow, 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains. 

5  Sad  world  indeed !  what  heart  can  bear 
Hopeless  in  ail  these  pains  to  lie ; 
Rack'd  with  vexation — grief,  despair — 
And  ever  dying, — never  die  ! 

6  "Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 

Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood  ; 

O  let  me  in  thy  kin  adorn  dwell. 

To  praise  my  Saviour  and  my  God." 


382  HELL. 

477  L.  M. 

1  XirriTH  holy  fear  and  humble  song 

¥  V      The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore ; 
Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue, 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pains, 
Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 

Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands.] 

5  The  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace, 
But  they  incens'd  a  dreadful  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son ; 
Sinner,  obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

478  C.  M. 

1    "\/§A~  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
-It  JL  Damnation  and  the  dead ; 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
I  pon  a  dying  bed ! 


.:  about  those  mortal  shores. 
She  makes  a  long  delay. 
Till  like  a  flood  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  >wift  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  const, 

Among  abominable  fiends, 

Herself  a  frightful  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains  ; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry. 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 

0  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood, 

For  their  old  guilt  atones  ; 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  God 

Shall  hearken  to  their  groans, 
6   Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath. 

Xor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death, 

And  well  insnr'd  his  love. 

4*9  C.  M. 

1  T71AR  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 
JL     Those  gloomy  regions  lie, 
Where  dames  amid  the  darkness  plav 

The  worm  shall  never  die. 
J    The  breath  of  God — his  angry  breath 

Supplies  and  fans  the  tire ; 
re  sinners  taste  the  second  death, 

And  would — but  can't  expire. 
T   Conscience,  the  never-dying  worm, 

With  torture  anaws  the  heart  ; 


384 


TARTING, 


And  wo,  and  wrath,  in  every  form, 
Is  now  the  sinner's  part. 

4  Sad  world  indeed !  ah,  who  can  bear 
For  ever  there  to  dwell — 
For  ever  sinking  in  despair 
In  all  the  pains  of  hell ! 


PARTING. 


48©  L.  M. 

1   Tj^  ARE  WELL,  dear  friends,   I   must   be 
JL  gone, 

I  have  no  home  or  stay  with  you, 
I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 

Till  I  a  better  world  do  view. 

CHORUS. 

Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

2  Farewell,  young  converts  of  the  cross, 

Oh  !  labor  hard  for  Christ  and  heaven  ; 
You've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross, 
Fight  on,  the  crown  will  soon  be  given. 
Farewell,  $c. 

3  Farewell,  poor,  careless  sinners,  too, 

It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here ; 
Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you, 
O  turn,  and  iind  salvation  near! 
O  turn,  O  turn,  O  turn  ! 
And  find  salvation  near. 


181  P.  M. 

1  ^"WTHAT  happy  children  who  follow  Jesus 

T  T      Into  the  house  of  pray 'r  and  praise, 
And  join  in  union,  while  love  increases, 

Resolv'd  this  waj  to  spend  our  days; 
Altho'  we're  hated  by  the  world  and  Satan, 

By  the  tlesh,  and  such  as  love  noi  God; 
Yet  happy  moments  and  joyful  seasons. 

We  oft-times  find  on  Canaan's  road. 

2  Since  we've  been  waiting  on  blessed  Jesus, 

We  felt  some  strength  come  from  above, 
Our  hearts  have  burnt  with  holy  rapture, 

We  long  to  be  with  Christ  above. 
Then  let  us  hold  fast  what  is  given, 

And  trust  in  God  for  time  to  come : 
Sure  we  shall  find  our  way  to  heaven, 

So  farewell  brethren,  we're  going  home. 

3  And  as  we  go,  let  us  praise  our  Jesus, 

And  pray  for  those  who  spurn  his  grace ; 
Lest  they  should  loose  love's  richest  treasure, 

And  ne'er  enjoy  his  smiling  face; 
Now  here's  my  heart  and  my  best  wishes, 

In  token  of  my  Christian  love  ; 
In  hopes  with  you  to  praise  my  Jesus, 

So  farewell,  brethren,  we'll  meet  above. 

482  P.  M. 

ARE  WELL,    my    dear    brethren,    the 
time  is  at  hand, 
That   we   must    be   parted    from    this    social 
land  ; 

25 


F 


Our  sewal  engagements  now  call  us  ;v 
Our  parting:  is  needful,  and  we  must  obey. 

2  Farewell,  my  dear  brethren,  farewell  for  a 

while. 
"We'll  soon  meet  again,  if  kind  Providence 

smile ; 
But    when    we    are    parted    and    scatter' d 

ad, 
Well  pray  for  each  other  when  wrestling 

with  God. 

3  Farewell,   faithful  soldiers,   you'll   soon  be 

di^charg'd. 
The  war  will  be  ended,  vour  to 
larg'd; 

■    and   singing,   tho"    Jordan 
may  roar. 

.   :r  fair   Canaan,  and  rest  on   the 
sh  jre. 

rewell,  ye  young  converts,  who  're 
for  ". 
Sore  trials  await  you,  but  J  ax  : 

>u  must  travel  the  dark  wiid  t 
Your  Captain's  before  you.  he'll  lead  you  to 

5  The  world  and  the  devil,  and  hell,  all  unite, 
And  bold  persecution  will  try  you  to  fright ; 
But  Jesus  stands  for  you,  who  is  stronger 

than  they, 
Let  this  animate  you  to  march  on  your  way. 

6  Farewell,  seeking  mourners,  with  sad  bro- 

ken fa 


PAL  1  . 

lie's  full  of  compassion,  and  mighty  to  save, 

His  aims  are  extended  your  soul:;  lo  receive. 
7   Farewell,    faithful    Christians,    farewell   all 
around, 
Perhaps  we'll  not  meet  till  the  last  trump 

shall  sound ; 
To  meet  you  in  glory,  I'll  give  you  my  hand, 
Our  Saviour  to  praise  in  a  pure  social  hand. 

-1S3  C.  M. 

1  T   ORD.  when  together  here  we  meet, 
jLA  And  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 

We're  loth  to  leave  the  place. 

2  Yet,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will, 

That  we  must  part  again, 

0  let  thy  gracious  presence  still 
With  every  soul  remain. 

3  Tims  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love, 
Till  we  around  thy  glorious  throne, 
Shall  joyous  meet  above. 

4S4  L.  M. 

1   ~&/fW  dearest  friends  in  bonds  of  love, 

1  ¥&.  Whose  hearts  the  sweetest  union  prove, 
Your  friendship's  like  the  strongest  band; 
Yet  we  must  take  the  parting  hand. 

Your  company's  sweet,  your  union  dear, 
Your  \  it m i  to  my  ear; 

And  when  I  sec  that  we  mu^t  part, 
You  draw  like  cords  around  my  heart. 


388  PARTING. 

2  How  sweet  the  hours  have  pass'd  away, 
Since  we  have  met  to  sing  and  pray ; 
How  loth  we  are  to  leave  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  shows  his  smiling  face; 

O  could  I  stay  with  friends  so  kind, 
How  would  it  cheer  my  fainting  mind ; 
But  duty  makes  me  understand, 
That  we  must  take  the  parting  hand. 

3  How  oft  I've  seen  your  flowing  tears, 
And  heard  you  tell  your  hopes  and  fears; 
Your  hearts  with  love  have  seem'd  to  flame, 
Which  makes  me  think  we'll  meet  again. 
A  few  more  days,  or  years  at  most, 

And  we  shall  reach  fair  Canaan's  coast ! 
When  in  that  holy,  happy  land 
We'll  clasp  anew  th'  immortal  hand. 

4  I  hope  you  will  remember  me, 

If  you  no  more  my  face  should  see, 
An  int'rest  in  your  pray'rs  I  crave, 
That  we  may  meet  beyond  the  grave. 
O  blessed  day  !  O  glorious  hope  ! 
My  soul  leaps  forward  at  the  thought, 
When  in  that  holy,  happy  land, 
We'll  take  no  more  the  parting  hand. 

485  L.  M. 


D 


ISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 


2  Tho'  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 


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389 


Give  every  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  hid  us  all  "depart  in  peace." 

486  L-  M. 

1  "VTOW,  Christian  brethren,  ere  we  part 
j3l    Join  every  voice  and  every  heart ; 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we  raise, 
One  closing  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Christians,  we  here  may  meet  no  more, 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore ; 

And  there,  releas'd  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

4S7  C.  M. 

1  "T7E  pilgrims  that  are  wand'ring  home, 

JL    The  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
Sweeter  to  me  than  honey  comb, 
Is  Christ's  despised  name, 

2  Let  us  with  undissembled  love, 

Like  children  hand  in  hand, 
Walk  to  our  Father's  house  above, 
And  to  the  promis'd  land. 

3  'Tis  there  with  Christ  in  Paradise, 

We  shall  forever  dwell, 
Till  then  let's  pray,  both  night  and  day, 
And  so,  dear  friends,  farewell. 


290  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

LAYING  THE  CORNER-STONE   FOR  A 
CHURCH. 


488  C.  M. 

1  "pEHOLD  the  sure  foundation-stone 
-O   Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 

To  build  cur  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

We  now  adore  thy  name  ; 
We  trust  our  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  can  we  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  : 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

4S9  C.  M. 

1  4^1  RE  AT  God !  who  laid  on  Zion's  mount 
xJST  A  precious  corner-stone  ; 

More  powerful  than  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  sacred  as  thy  throne. 

2  Regard  us,  who  before  thee  spread, 

Our  hands  in  solemn  pray'r ; 


PABTICCIrAR  OCCASIONS.  391 

Fot  by  thy  cloud  and  pillar  led, 
The  ark  hath  rested  here. 
j  The  patriarchs  and  prophets  prcVd, 
A  sure  foundation  given : 
The  martyrs  rested  there  unmov'd, 
In  holiest  hope  of  heaven. 
1  That  voek  was  Christ— fore'er  the  same, 
The  Lord,  our  righteousness  : 
0  may  this  altar  bear  thy  name, 
And  thou  our  labor  bless. 
:>   And  though  in  glorious  temple  high, 
Eternal  is  thy  throne; 
( )  let  us  find  thy  footstool  nigh, 
And  prove  this  place  thine  own. 

190  L-  M. 

1  nnO-DAY  we  lay  the  corner-stone, 

J_  To  rear  our  sacred  walls  upon, 
A  house  of  God,  who's  pledg'd  to  be 
Where  he  is  sought  by  two  or  three. 

2  Where  I  record  my  name,  says  he, 
And  where  my  children  honor  me, 
There  I  will  come  to  own  and  bless 
My  ordinances  with  success. 

3  But  Jesu;  is  the  corner-stone, 
For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon  ; 
On  him  the  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light,  beyond  the  skies. 

4  When  storms  and  tempests  round  prevail, 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  fire  and  hail : 
Tis  he  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
On  him  securely  we  abide. 


3^2  PAKTICETLAlt  OCCASIONS. 

5  Dear  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 

Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  pray'r, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

7  God  of  the  churches  !  thou  art  near ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear. 
Oh  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own. 


DEDICATION  OF  A  PLACE  OF  WORSHIP. 

491  P.   M. 

1  JT1  RE  AT  King  of  Glory,  come, 
\-M    And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own  : 
Beneath  this  roof  oh  deign  to  show- 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

2  Here  may  thy  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All-fragrant  to  the  skies : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound. 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

3  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 


PAIITH  l  LAH  OCCASIONS. 

And  converts  join  the  song 
( H  seraphim  above  ; 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board. 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 
4     Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 

And  shine  like  polish'd  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days  ; 

Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power. 

"While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

492  L.  M. 

1  A   XD  will  the  great  eternal  God 
J\.  On  earth  establish  his  abode  .' 
And  will  he,  from  his  radiant  throne, 
Avow  our  temple  for  his  own  1 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  glories  of  his  train  : 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

493  L.  M. 


393 


P, 


EHOLD  thy  temple,  God  of  grace, 
J  The  house  that  we  have  rear'd  for  thee, 


PABTICU1AR   OCCASIONS. 

Regard  it  as  thy  resting  place, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  majesty. 

2  With  outstretch'd  hands  on  thee  we  call, 

Prostrate  before  thy  throne  we  bow; 
O  let  the  cloud  of  glory  fall, 

On  all  thy  waiting  servants  now. 

3  Now  by  thy  presence  sanctify 

This  earthly  sanctuary,  Lord; 
And  to  its  courts  be  ever  nigh, 

And  here  thy  hallow'd  name  record. 

4  When  from  its  altar  shall  arise 

Joint  supplication  to  thy  name, 
Deign  to  accept  the  sacrifice, 

Thyself  our  answ'ring  God  proclaim. 

5  And  when  from  hence  the  voice  of  praise, 

Shall  lift  its  triumphs  to  thy  throne, 
Show  thy  acceptance  of  our  lays, 
By  making  all  thy  glory  known. 

6  When  here  thy  ministers  shall  stand, 

To  speak  what  thou  shalt  bid  them  say, 
Maintain  thy  cause  with  thine  own  hand, 
And  give  thy  truth  a  winning  way. 

7  Now,  therefore,  O  our  God,  arise, 

In  this  thy  resting  place  appear ; 
And  let  thy  people's  longing  eyes 
Behold  thee  fix  thy  dwelling  here. 

494  L.  M. 

1    ITIFOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
JO.  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  1 
With  strong  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 


l'.VUTKlL.Vn   OCCASION" Li. 

2  Blest  are  the  saints  that  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
Here  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

4  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper  God. 

5  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

4«>5  S.  M. 

1  |^i  BEAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
\%  And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 

His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand  ! 

The  honors  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 
1   In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair  ; 


396  PARTICULAK  OCCASIONS. 

We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliv'ranee  there. 


ORDINATION. 


496  L.  M. 

1  "V^TITH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 

▼  T     Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
Hi£  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfill, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send ; 
Oh  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end ; 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert ; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

497  L.  M. 

1  O HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 
j^   With  constant  care  thy  humble  sheep ; 
By  thee,  inferior  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Resembling  thy  own  gracious  heart, 


PAItTUULUt  OCCASIONS.  397 

Whoso  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 
Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And  by  their  lair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pastures  tread  ! 
Here  hast  thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 
Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd,  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 


MISSIONARY   HYMNS. 


498  C.  M. 

1  T   OOK  up,  the  harvest  fields  are  white, 
jLi  And  bends  the  rip'ning  grain; 

Go  forth  and  reap,  lest  fall  the  night, 
And  day  be  given  in  vain. 

2  See,  India,  from  her  jewel'd  throne, 

Bows  down  the  list'ning  ear, 
And  her  unnumbcr'd  thousands  own 

The  dawn  of  mercy  near. 
;5   A  slanting  ray  of  freedom's  sun 

Has  glanc'd  on  A  trie's  shore  ; 
Swiftly  and  wide  the  tidings  run 

That  dutkneis  reigns  no  more. 


398  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

4  Go  forth — the  lamp  of  truth  is  bright — 

And  bid  its  heavenly  ray 
Dispel  the  ling'ring  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  their  gloom  away. 

5  We  plant  the  cross  ;  but,  Lord,  thy  breath 

Alone  has  power  to  raise, 
From  the  dark  silent  vale  of  death, 
An  army  to  tby  praise. 

499  S.  M. 

1  TOATHER  of  boundless  grace, 
JL     Thou  hast  in  part  fulfill'd 
Thy  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 

In  God  incarnate  seal'd, 
A  few  from  every  land 
At  first  to  Salem  came, 
And  saw  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  saw  the  tongues  of  dame. 

2  Yet  still  we  wait  the  end, 

The  coming  of  our  Lord  ; 
The  full  accomplishment  attend 

Of  thy  prophetic  word. 

Thy  promise  deeper  lies 

In  unexhausted  grace, 
And  new-discover'd  worlds  arise 

To  sing  their  Saviour's  praise. 

3  Belov'd  for  Jesus'  sake, 

By  him  rcdeem'd  of  old, 
All  nations  must  come  in,  and  make 
One  undivided  fold  : 
While  gather' d  in  by  thec 
And  perfected  in  one, 


PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS.  3(Jt> 

They  all  at  once  thy  glory  see 
In  thy  co-equal  Son. 


FOR  MISSIONARY  ASSOCIATIONS. 

r>©o  L.  M. 

1  A  SSEMBLED  at  thy  gteat  command, 
jlIl  Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand; 
The  voice  thai  marshal'd  every  star, 

Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  First  bow  our  hearts  beneath  thy  sway ; 
Then  give  thy  growing  empire  way, 
O'er  wastes  of  sin — o'er  fields  of  blood — 
Till  all  mankind  shall  be  subdu'd. 

4  Our  pray'rs  assist — accept  our  praise — ■ 
Our  hopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  oh!  impart, 
The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart. 


SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

501  P.  M. 

Children. 
1    |~10ME  let  our  voices  join, 
\J  In  one  !  of  prais 


400  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

To  God,  the  God  of  love, 

Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs ; 
His  love  demands  your  earliest  songs. 

Children. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine  ; 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 

And  brightest  glories  shine  : 
Congregation. 
To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

Children. 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls 

Our  wand'ring  feet  are  brought; 
Where  pray'r  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  off'rings  bring ; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 

Children. 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 

'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  : 
Congregation. 
Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 


CAHT1CILAU  OCCASIONS.  401 

Both. 
5   Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crown'd  with  meet  success ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn, 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 

502  C.  M. 

1  "MyJERCY,  descending  from  above, 
JLfX  In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 

O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes  ! 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  their  Saviour's  face. 

4  Almighty  God  !  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  blest  design  ; 
The  honor  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

503  C.  M. 

1  r|^HERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light, 

JL    Above  the  starry  sky, 
Where  saints  departed,  cloth'd  in  white, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark,  amid  the  sacred  songs 

Those  hcavcnlv  voices  raise, 
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402  PARTICULAR.  OCCASIONS. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise. 
3  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 
If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 
4-  This  is  the  joy  wc  ought  to  seek. 
And  make  our  chief  concern ; 
For  this  we  come  from  week  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 
5  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run, 
Our  mortal  frame  decay  ; 
Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 
Must  die  and  pass  away, 
f.  Great  God,  impress  the  serious  thought, 
This  day,  on  every  breast ; 
That  both"  the  teachers  and  the  taught, 
May  enter  in  thy  rest. 

504  C.  M. 

1  |~|  LORD,  our  God,  thy  light  and  truth 
\J   To  us  thy  children  send, 

That  we  may  serve  thee  in  our  youth, 
And  love  thee  to  the  end. 

2  By  nature  sinful,  weak,  and  blind, 

The  downward  path  we  trod, 

wand' ring  heart  and  wayward  mind 
Were  enemies  to  God. 
"■  friends  &  guardians  now,  through  grace, 
Our  h  ps  restrain  ; 

k  thy  face, 
.     .       kail  seek  in  ' 


I'AItTlCULAU  OCCASIONS.  403 

1   Hence  to  the  hill*  we  lift  our  eyes, 
From  which  salvation  springs : 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
With  healing  in  thy  wings. 

505  C.  M. 

1  rgpHOU  art  our  Shepherd,  glorious  God; 

JL    Thy  little  flock  behold, 
And  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod — 
The  children  of  thy  fold. 

2  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  were  brought 

To  this  delightful  place, 
Where  we  are  watch'd,  &  warn'd,  &  taught, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

3  Oh  may  our  friends  and  teachers  here 

Meet  all  our  souls  above, 
And  they  and  we  in  heaven  appear — ■ 
The  children  of  thy  love. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 


506  L.  M. 

1  4^i  RE  AT  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call 
\J^  At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame  ! 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 

The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

>m  winter  storms  recover'd  rise  ; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
h  op'ning  to  our  wondering  eyes. 


404  rAHTl€UI»AIt  OCCASIONS. 

3  O  how  delightful  'tis  to  sec 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  drest ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flower,  and  tree, 
Thy  blooming  glories  shine  confest ! 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming,  reigns  the  sun, 

And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys ; 
And,  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 
From  thee  derives  his  quick'ning  rays. 

5  Around  us,  in  the  teeming  field, 

Stands  the  rich  grain  or  purpled  vine ; 
At  thy  command  they  rise,  to  yield 

The  strength'ning  bread  or  cheering  wine. 

6  Indulgent  God!  from  every  part 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow ; 
We  see ;  we  taste  ; — let  every  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 

507  L.  M. 

1  fTlHY  providence,  great  God,  we  praise, 

I     How  good  and  great  are  all  thy  ways ! 
Thy  bounty  crowns  our  passing  years, 
And  dissipates  our  anxious  fears. 

2  Thy  promise  stands  forever  fast, 

While  sun  and  moon,  and  earth  shall  last ; 

The  laws  of  season  shall  endure, 

Till  time  and  stars  are  known  no  more. 

3  Summer,  and  winter,  cold,  and  heat, 
And  night,  and  day,  in  order  meet; 
Seed-time,  and  harvest,  each  succeed, 
To  prove  thy  love — supply  our  need. 

4  When  years  are  past,  and  seasons  o'er, 
Wc  still  shall  prove  thy  cov'nant  sure  ; 


PAItTICULAU  OCCASION'S.  4-05 

And  in  the  shining  realms  of  bliss, 
Adore  thy  goodness  and  thy  grace. 

508  L.  M. 

1  rflHE  flow'ry  spring,  at  God's  command, 

JL    Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

2  His  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours, 
Through  all  her  coasts,  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  his  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

3  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

4  And  O,  may  each  harmonious  tongue 
In  worlds  unknown  the  praise  prolong; 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

509  C.  M. 
Spring. 

1  T3  EHOLD  !  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come, 
XJ   How  alter'd  is  the  scene  ! 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array 'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clust'ring  flowers 

Beauteous  around  us  spring  ; 
The  birds,  with  joint  harmonious  powers, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppressed  with  sin  and  doubt; 


406  PAIlTICULAIt  OCCASIONS. 

I  feci  'tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O  !  would  my  Saviour,  from  on  high, 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  bless'd  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes  ; 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose. 

51©  C.  M. 

Summer. 

1  F|pO  praise  th'  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

_H_    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers ; 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  with  the  earth  he  keeps, 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  plcas'd,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  ; 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow, 

The  seeds  of  righteousness ; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  ; 


PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS.       40? 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

511  C.  M. 

Winter. 

1  O  TERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
O   Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  where,  mental  winter  reigns 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confm'd  in  cold  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns; 

And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 

Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

G  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 
My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 


408  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

TEMPERANCE. 

512  C.  M. 

1  TNTEMP'RANCE,  like  a  raging  flood, 
JL  Is  sweeping  o'er  the  land ; 

Its  dire  effects,  in  tears  and  blood, 
Are  trae'd  on  every  hand. 

2  It  still  flows  on,  and  bears  away 

Ten  thousands  to  their  doom  : 
Who  shall  the  mighty  torrent  stay, 
And  disappoint  the  tomb  1 

3  Almighty  God  !  no  hand  but  thine 

Can  check  this  flowing  tide  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  power  divine, 
And  bid  the  flood  subside. 

4  Dry  up  the  source  from  whence  it  flows, 

Destroy  its  fountain  head; 
That  dire  Intemp'rance  and  its  woes 
No  more  the  earth  o'erspread. 

513  11.  11.  11.  12-  5-  11. 

The  Drunkard's  Lament. 
1   ~& /I^D  sorrows  and  sadness  I'm  destin'd  to 
-ItJL  roam, 

Forlorn  and  forsaken,  depriv'd  of  my  home, 
Intemp'rance  hath  robb'd  me  of  all  that  was 

dear, 
Of  my  home  in  the  skies. &  my  happiness  here, 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home! 
An  exile   from  God,   I   shall   ne'er  find  a 
home. 


PARTICULAR  0CCASI0XS.  409 

2  T  vainly  presum'd,  when  I  first  took  the  cup, 

I  could  drink  if  I  chose,  or  I  could  give  it  up: 
But  I  tamper'd  too  long,  too  long  tempted 

heaven, 
Till  an  outcast  from  God  and  his  presence 

I'm  driven, 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home, 
On  earth  or  in  heaven  I  shall  ne'er  find  a 

home. 

0  My    heart-broken    wife  in  her  grave   hath 

found  rest, 
And  my  children  have  gone  to  the  land  of 

the  blest; 
While  I,  a  poor  wretch,  a  vile  wand'rer  like 

Cain, 
With  the  "mark"  of  the  beast  on  the  earth 
still  remain. 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
How  happy  was  I  with  my  lov'd  ones  at 
home  ! 
4  Farewell  to  the  social  endearments  of  home ! 
Justly  loath'd  by  my  fellows,  I  wander  alone, 
For  presumpt'ously  sinning  and   tempting 

the  Lord, 
Of  the  fruit  of  my  ways  I  must  reap  the  re- 
ward, 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
An  exile  from  God,  I  shall  ne'er  find  a 
home. 

514  L.  M. 

1  FT  AIL,  Temp'rance.  fair  celestial  ray  ! 

II  Bright  herald  of  a  new-born  da\  ! 


410  FAKTICULA.Il  OCCASIONS. 

Long  did  we  need  thy  cheering  light 
To  chase  away  our  darksome  night. 

2  Deep  and  appalling  was  the  gloom — 
"Fwas  like  the  darkness  of  the  tomb — 
When  first  our  much  delighted  eyes 
Beheld  thy  beauteous  beams  arise. 

3  'Twas  God  in  mercy  bade  thee  rise ; 
We  hail  thee  as  a  boon  divine  ; 

And  now  in  grateful  strains  would  raise 
Our  voices  in  his  matchless  praise. 

4  Eternal  Lord!  we  own  thy  grace 
In  all  that  aids  our  guilty  race. 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

515  6.  6.  6.  6.  8.  8. 

Female  Aid  required. 

1  f\  THAT  the  Lord  would  hear 
\-P   Our  supplicating  cry ; 

In  our  behalf  appear, 

A  Saviour  ever  nigh  ; 
And  sweetly  prompt  each  female's  heart, 
To  take  with  us  an  active  part. 

2  Ye  Sarahs,  now  arise! 

Ye  Miriams,  all  come  forth ! 
While  Hannahs,  truly  wise, 

Now  prove  your  genuine  worth : 
No  power  like  yours — save  that  above — 
To  teach  sobriety  and  love. 

3  Marys  and  Marthas,  join, 

As  vessels  of  his  grace  ; 


PAHTICVLAR  OCCASIONS.  1  t  I 

Counsel  with  love  combine, 
To  save  our  sinking  race  ; 
To  bid  them  of  strong  drinks  beware, 
That  they  may  shun  the  tempter's  snare. 

4  Com:'  forth,  yc  lovely  train! 

Your  nobler  powers  display  ; 
Nor  shall  you  plead  in  vain ; 

But  win  the  weli-fought  day. 
Mothers  and  maidens  then  shall  sing, 
And  earth  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

5  Each  house  shall  then  become 

A  paradise  below ; 
And  all  enjoy  a  home, 

Where  sweetest  pleasures  flow  ; 
And  thousands  join  with  sweet  accord 
To  praise  the  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

516  8.  7.  8.  7.  4.  7. 

1  TJ  OUND  the  Temp'rancc  standard  rally, 
JLlb  All  the  friends  of  human  kind; 
Snatch  the  devotees  of  folly, 

Wretched,  perishing,  and  blind: 

Loudly  tell  them 
How  they  comfort  now  may  find. 

2  Bear  the  blissful  tidings  onwards, 

Bear  them  all  the  world  around  : 

Let  the  myriads  thronging  downwards, 

Hear  the  sweet  and  blissful  sound, 

And,  obeying, 
In  the  paths  of  peace  be  found. 
:>  Plant  the  Temp'rance  standard  firmly, 
Round  it  live,  and  round  it  die; 


412  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

Young  and  old  defend  it  sternly, 
Till  we  gain  the  victory, 

And  all  nations 
Hail  the  happy  Jubilee. 
4  Now  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever, 
Fountain  of  all  light  and  love, 
Let  the  glory  now  and  ever 
Be  ascrib'd  to  Him  above, 

Whose  compassion 
Did  the  friends  of  Temp'rance  move. 

51?  C.  M. 

1  4"kN  this  glad  day,  O  God,  we  would, 
\_y   Through  thy  beloved  Son, 
Acknowledge  Thee  for  all  the  good 

That  Temperance  has  done. 

2  We  thank  Thee  for  the  thousands  sav'd 

From  soul-seducing  drink, 
Who  by  its  power  were  long  enslav'd, 
And  cast  on  ruin's  brink. 

3  O  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell 

Where  vice  too  long  has  reign'd ; 
For  where  thy  mercy  breaks  the  spell 
The  yictory  is  gain'd. 


MARRIAGE 


51S  C.   M. 

1    QINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear 
k5   To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
O  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here. 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 


rAnTFCt'LAR  OCCASIONS.  413 

2  V\)on  the  bridal  pair  look  down. 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands  : 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands. 

3  In  purest  love  these  souls  unite, 

That  they  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

4  And  when  that  solemn  hour  shall  come, 

And  life's  short  space  be  o'er, 
May  they  in  triumph  reach  that  home, 
Where  they  shall  part  no  more. 

519  4  lines  8s.  &  7s. 

1  /"^OME,  thou  condescending  Jesus  ! 
\-J  Thou  hast  blest  a  marriage  feast ; 
Come,  and  with  thy  presence  bless  us, 

Deign  to  be  an  honor'd  guest. 

2  Once  at  Cana's  happy  village, 

Thou  didst  heavenly  joy  impart; 
Though  unseen,  may  thy  blest  image 
Be  inscrib'd  on  every  heart. 

3  Lord,  we  come  to  ask  thy  blessing 

On  the  happy  pair  to  rest; 
May  thy  goodness,  never  ceasing, 
Make  them  now  and  ever  blest. 

4  Thou  canst  change  the  course  of  nature, 

Turning  water  into  wine  ; 

But  we  ask  a  greater  favour — 

May  they  be  forever  thine. 

5  Thine  by  cov'nant  and  adoption, 

Thine  by  free  and  sovereign  grace  ; 


41-4 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


May  they,  in  each  word  and  action, 
Do  thy  will  and  speak  thy  praise. 

Through  this  life's  tempestuous  ocean, 
Storms  are  thick,  and  dangers  nigh; 

O  may  constant  pure  devotion 

Guide  them  safe  to  realms  on  high. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


5SO  L.  M. 

1  IT'^I  glad  that  I  was  born  to  die ; 

_1_  From  grief  and  woe  my  soul  shall  fly ; 
Bright  angels  shall  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  JNew  Jerusalem. 

2  I  have  some  friends  before  me  gone, 
And  I'm  resolv'd  to  follow  on  ; 
They're  happy  round  my  Father's  throne ; 
They're  looking  out  for  me  to  come. 

3  I  hope  to  meet  my  brethren  there, 
Who  us'd  to  join  with  me  in  pray'r; 
If  you  get  there  before  I  do, 

Look  out  for  me,  I'm  coming  too. 

4  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath; 
I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death  : 

I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 
And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly. 

5  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  come, 
And  join  .. 

ei  bloom, 
.  -.he  tomb, 


mi(m.lan:  415 

6  Then  .ill  shall  hear  the  solemn  sound, 
Awake  ye  nations  under  ground! 

Arise  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
And  meet  king  Jesus  in  the  clouds. 

7  There  I  shall  see  my  glorious  God, 
And  triumph  in  his  blest  abode  ; 
My  theme,  through  all  eternity, 
Shall  glory,  glory,  glory,  be  ! 

521  4  8s.  &  2  6s. 

1  ¥TOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot  : 

XX  How  free  from  every  anxious  thought, 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  Tins  happiness  in  part  is  mine, 
Already  sav'd  from  low  design, 

From  every  creature  love  ! 
Blest  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good, 
My  soul  is  Iighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue  ; 
A  h  yond  the  view 

<  >f  those  that  basel)  pant 
For  thin   s  I  .  nature  felt  and  seen; 
Their  honors,  wealth,  and  pleasures  m 
I  neither  have  nor  want, 
no  babes  to  hold  m< 
hildren  more  iccurely  deai 
1  ikn, 


416 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Temples  divine,  of  living  stones, 
Tnscrib'd  with  Jesus'  name. 

5  Though  I  no  foot  of  land  possess, 
Nor  cottage  in  this  wilderness : 

A  poor  way -faring  man, 
I  lodge  awhile  in  tents  below, 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro, 

Till  I  my  Canaan  gain. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own  ; 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  ; 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

7  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home  ; 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come  ! 

8  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,^-eplies, 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest ! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end; 
Now,  O  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

522  P.  M. 

1  fTIHE  people  called  Christians, 
JL  How  many  things  they  tell, 
About  the  land  of  Canaan, 

Where  saints  and  anarcls  dwell : 


VISCELLASTKOtrS.  417 

But  sin,  thai  dreadful  ocean, 

Encloses  them  around, 
While  lime  still  divides  them 

From  Canaan's  happy  ground. 

Thousands  have  been  impatient 

To  find  then  passage  through, 
And  with  united  vigour, 

Have  tried  what  they  could  do; 
But  vessels  built  by  human  skill 

Have  never  sailed  far, 
Til]  they're  found  run  aground 

On  some  dreadful  sandy  bar. 

The  Gospel  ship  of  Jesus 

Has  launch'd  the  deep  at  last, 
Behold  her  sails  suspended 

Around  her  towering  masts  ; 
Around  her  decks,  in  order, 

The  joyful  sailors  stand, 
Crying.  O  bore  we  go 

To  Immanuel's  happy  land. 

To  those  who  are  spectators, 

What  sorrow  must  ensue, 
To  have  their  old  companions 

Bid  them  a  long  adieu  ; 
The  pleasures  of  a  paradise 

No  longer  them  invite; 
They  may  rail  while  we  sail, 

But  we'll  soon  be  out  of  sight. 

We're  now  on  the  wide  ocean, 

Wejbid  them  all  farewell, 
But  where  we  shall  cast  anchor, 

No  mortal  tongue  can  tell; 
27 


418  MISCELLANEOUS. 

About  our  future  happiness 

There  needs  be  no  debate, 
While  we  ride  on  the  tide 

With  our  Captain  and  his  mate. 
6  We're  passengers  united 

In  harmony  and  love  ! 
The  wind  is  in  our  favour, 

How  joyfully  we  move: 
Though  troubles  may  surround  us 

And  raging  billows  roar, 
We  will  sweep  through  the  deep, 

Till  we  land  on  Canaan's  shore. 

523  C.  M. 

IDE  is  the  gate,  and  broad  the  way. 
Which  leads  to  endless  woe  ! 
My  soul,  behold  what  multitudes 

Down  to  perdition  go  1 
But  yonder  see  that  narrow  path, 

Which  leads  to  endless  bliss — 
There  see  a  happy  chosen  few, 

Redeem'd  by  sovereign  grace. 
They  from  destruction's  city  came, 

To  Zion  upward  tend  : 
The  Bible  is  their  precious  map, 

And  God  himself  their  friend. 
Dear  Lord!  I  would  a  pilgrim  be, 

Guide  thou  my  feet  aright ; 
I  would  not  for  ten  thousand  worlds, 

Be  banish' d  from  thy  sight. 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  thy  blissful  face — 

I  long  to  dwell  above, 


MISCEELANEOI  S.  'Ill) 

To  least  on  thy  unbounded  stores, 
And  praise  redeeming  love. 

524  L.  M. 

1  fi~^i  0,  my  beloved  husband,  go, 

hJT   And  loud  the  gospel  trumpet  blow, 
Proclaim  to  Adam's  fallen  race 
The  riches  of  redeeming  grace. 

2  Warn  sinners  of  their  dreadful  state, 
That  they  repent  ere  it's  too  late, 
And  point  them  to  a  Saviour's  blood, 
That  they  may  know  a  pard'ning  God. 

3  Exhort  believers  not  to  rest 

Short  of  the  mind  that  Christ  posscss'd, 
'Till  they  are  sav'd  and  cleans'd  from  sin, 
And  perfectly  rcnew'd  within. 

4  See  souls  regardless  of  all  good, 
Rushing  with  speed  the  downward  road; 
And  Christians  setting  on  their  lees, 
Intent  on  honors,  pleasures,  ease. 

5  Go,  then,  my  love,  be  strong,  be  bold, 
The  great  reward  is  yet  untold, 
That  waits  the  faithful  sons  of  God, 
On  Zion's  peaceful  blest  abode. 

6  It's  very  painful  to  my  heart, 
With  him  I  love  so  oft  to  part, 
And  nature  drops  the  silent  tear, 
But  Jesus  whispers,  I  am  here. 

7  Then  whilst  his  love  he  doth  reveal, 
Thro'  all  my  soul  a  heaven  I  feel ; 
Then  I  can  part  with  all  that's  dear, 
And  grace  restrains  the  fallinsr  tear. 


420  MISCELLANEOUS. 

8  Then  let  us  cheerfully  sustain 
A  few  move  days  of  toil  and  pain, 
Till  we  are  eall'd  with  those  above, 
To  sing  the  wonders  of  his  love. 


525  P.  M. 

UAU  is  well." 

1  ~in|THAT'S   this  that  steals,    that   steals 

v  T  upon  my  frame  1 

Is  it  death  1  is  it  death  1 
That  soon  will   quench,  will   quench  this 
vital  flame? 
Is  it  death  1  is  it  death  1 
If  this  be  death,  I  soon  shall  be 
From  every  pain  and  sorrow  free  ; 
I  shall  the  King  of  glory  see  : 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 

2  Weep  not  my  friends,  my  friends  weep  not 

for  me, 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 
My  sins  are  pardon'd,  pardon'd,  I  am  free, 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 
There's  not  a  cloud  that  doth  arise, 
To  hide  my  Saviour  from  mine  eyes  : 
I  soon  shall  mount  the  upper  skies : 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 

3  Tune,    tune    your    harps,  your  harps,   ye 

saints  in  glory, 
All  is  well,  all  is  well, 
I  will  rehearse,  rehearse  the  pleasing  story, 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  421 

Bright  angels  are  from  glory  come, 
They're  round  my  bed,  they're  in  my  room, 
They  wait  to  waft  my  spirit  home ; 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 

Hark,  hark,  my  Lord,  my  Lord  and  Master 
calls  me  ; 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 
I  soon  shall  see,  shall  see  his  face  in  glory ; 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 
Farewell,  my  friends,  adieu,  adieu, 
I  can  no  longer  stay  with  you, 
My  glitt'ring  crown  appears  in  view ; 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 

Hail,  hail,  all  hail,  all  hail  ye  blood-wash'd 
throng, 
Sav'd  by  grace,  sav'd  by  grace, 
I  come  to  join,  to  join  your  rapt'i'ous  song, 
Sav'd  by  grace,  sav'd  by  grace ; 
All,  all  is  peace  and  joy  divine, 
And  heaven  and  glory  now  are  mine; 
O  hallelujah  to  the  Lamb, 
All  is  well,  all  is  well. 


526  C.  M. 

1    O IXG  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
IO   Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ; 
His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 


2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 
God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 


422  MISCELLANEOUS. 

His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  of  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies, 

His  glorious  train  display  ; 
Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

SSMf  8  lines  9s.  &  8s.,  &  1  10. 

1  TT$ELIGION  is  a  glorious  treasure, 
Job  Diffusion  of  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
The  Spirit's  comfort  without  measm-e  ; 

It  joins  our  souls  to  those  above  ; 
It  calms  our  fears,  it  soothes  our  sorrows — 

It  smoothes  our  way  o'er  life's  rough  sea; 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 

This  heavenly  portion  ours  shall  be. 

2  While  journeying  here  thro'  tribulations, 

In  phalanx  firm  we'll  march  along  : 
Contentions  may  divide  the  nations, 

But  Christ  shall  be  our  common  song — 
For  pure  religion  knits  together — 

It  binds  in  love  but  makes  us  free  : 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 

This  heavenly  portion  ours  shall  be. 


?ilSCKLLA>'EOUS.  423 

i  How  vain  !  how  frail!  how  transitory  ! 

This  world,  with  all  its  pomp  and  show; 
Its  mighty  names,  renown'd  in  story — 

We'll  gladly  leave  them  all  helow. 
A  brighter  object  now  enraptures — 

In  Christ  alone  we  beauties  sec: 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 

This  heavenly  portion  ours  shall  be. 
4  Our  earthly  house  is  fast  dissolving, 

And  mortal  life  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
The  cares  within  us  now  revolving, 

Will  soon  afflict  our  hearts  no  more ; 
But  pare  religion  lasts  forever; 

In  death  our  souls  shall  strengfhen'd  be  ; 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 

This  heavenly  portion  ours  shall  be. 

52S  C.  M. 

1  ~g~ESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
G$    'Tia  music  to  mine  ear  ; 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 
;j   All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 
In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 
I  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 


424  MISCfcLLAXSUia. 

The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds. 
The  cordial  of  its  cave, 
5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
With  my  last  lab'ring  breath  ; 
And  dying-,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

529  C.  M. 

1  TT|  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
JOLi  Of  mortals  here  below  : 

May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glitt'ring  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Nor  reputation,  food,  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  Oh  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love. 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear  ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

530  C.  M. 


*wn 


AT  poor  despised  company 
Of  travelers  are  these. 


>•  ISCE1JLAS  l.Ol  S. 


425 


That  walk  in  yonder  narrow  waj 
Along  the  rugged  maze  ? 

2  Ah,  these  are  of  a  royal  line, 

All  children  of  a  King; 
Heirs  of  immortal  crowns  divine. 
And  lo  !  for  joy  they  sing. 

3  Why  do  they  then  appear  so  mean. 

And  why  so  much  despis'd  ! 
Because  oi'  their  rich  robes  unseen, 

The  world  is  not  appris'd. 

4  But  some  of  them  seem  poor,  distress'd, 

And  lacking  daily  bread  ; 
Ah,  they're  of  boundless  wealth  possests'cf, 
With  hidden  manna  fed. 

5  But  why  keep  they  the  narrow  road, 

That  ragged  thorny  maze] 
Why  that's  the  way  their  Leader  trod, — 
They  love  and  keep  his  ways. 

6  Why  ^o  they  shun  the  pleasing  path, 

That  worldlings  love  so  well] 
Because  that  is  the  road  to  death, 
The  open  road  to  hell. 

7  What,  is  there  then  no  other  road, 

To  Salem's  happy  ground] 
Christ  is  the  only  way  to  God, 
No  other  can  be  found. 

531  L.  M. 

1   rflHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 


T 


With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky. 


426  MISCELLANEOUS. 

And  spangled  heavens  (a  shining  frame) 
Their  great  Original  proclaim  : 
Th'  unweari'd  sun  from  day  to  day, 
Doth  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 

While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  the  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

532  10s. 

1    PinilOU    sweet  gliding   Kedron,  by  thy 
JL  silver  streams, 

Our  Saviour  at  midnight,  when  moonlight's 

pale  beams 
Shone  bright  on  the  waters,  would  frequently 

stray, 
And  lose,  in  thy  murmurs,  the  toils  of  the 
day. 


HISCET-LAXEOrS.  427 

2  How  clamp  were  the  vapours  that  fell  on  his 

head  ! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his 

bed ! 
The    angels,    astonish'd,    grew    sad  at  the 

sight, 
And   follow'd   their    Master    with    solemn 

delight. 

3  0  garden  of  Olivet,  thou  dear  honor' d  spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonder  shall  ne'er  be  forgot ; 
The   theme   most   transporting   to    seraphs 

above ; 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love! 

4  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him ;   come,  bow 

at  his  feet ! 
O,   give   him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is 

meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus,  that  gladdens  the 

skies. 

533  C.  M. 

1  g~\  FOR  a  breeze  of  heavenly  love, 
vJf  To  waft  my  soul  away 

To  the  celestial  world  above, 
Where  pleasures  ne'er  decay. 

2  Eternal  Spirit,  deign  to  be 

My  pilot  here  below, 
To  steer  thro'  life's  tempestuous  sea, 
Where  angry  tempests  blow. 

3  From  rocks  of  pride  on  cither  hand, 

From  quicksands  of  despair ; 


428  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Oh  guide  me  safe  to  Canaan's  land, 
Through  every  latent  snare. 

4  Anchor  me  in  that  port  above, 
On  that  celestial  shore, 
Where  dashing  billows  never  move.. 
Where  tempests  never  roar. 

534  8  lines  8s.  &  7s. 

1  "f"  ET  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour, 
jLA  Come  and  bid  our  jarrings  cease  ; 
Come,  Oh  come!  and  reign  for  ever, 

God  of  love,  and  Prince  of  peace ; 
Visit,  now,  poor  bleeding  Zion, 

Hear  thy  people  mourn  and  weep, 
Day  and  night  tby  lambs  are  crying, 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

2  Some  for  Paul,  some  for  Apollos, 

Some  for  Cephas — none  agree  ; 

Jesus,  let  us  hear  thee  call  us ; 
Help  us,  Lord,  to  follow  thee  ; 

Then  we'll  rush  through  what  encumbers, 
Over  every  hindrance  leap ; 

Not  kept  back  by  force,  or  numbers- 
Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

3  Lord,  in  us  there  is  no  merit — 

We've  been  sinners  from  our  youth  ; 
Guide  us,  Lord,  by  thy  good  Spirit, 

Which  shall  teach  us  all  thy  truth ; 
On  thy  gospel  word  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  death's  cold  arms  we  sleep, 
Love  our  Lord,  and  Christ  our  Saviour — 

Oh !  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 


LI  LS  E01  S.  429 

535  P.  M. 

1  ^7"E  soldiers  of  Jesus  pra}*  stand  to  your 

A  arms, 

Prepare  for  the  battle,  the  gospel  alarms, 
The  trumpets  are  sounding,  come  soldiers 

and  see, 
The  standard  and  colours  of  sweet  liberty. 

2  Tho'  Satan's  black  trumpet  is  sounding  so 

near, 
Take  courage  brave  soldiers,  his  armies  we 

dare  : 
In  the  strength  of  King  Jesus  we  dare  him 

to  fight, 
We'll  put  his  black  armies  of  aliens  to  flight. 

3  In  the  mount  of  salvation,  in  Christ's  ar- 

moury, 
Are  swords,  shields,  and  breast-plates   and 

helmets  for  thee; 
Ee  not  faint-hearted  though  he  roars  like  a 

flood, 
He'll  not  stand  before  the  bright  armies  of 

God. 

4  To  battle,  to  battle,  the  trumpets  do  sound, 
The  watchmen  are  crying  fair  Zion  around  : 
The   signal   for  vict'ry  !   hark  !    hark  !   from 

the  sky, 
Shout,  shout  ye  brave  armies,  the  watchmen 
all  cry. 

5  As  the  great  Goliah,  Appolyon  shall  fall; 
With  the  sword  of  the  Spirit  we'll  conquer 

them  al]  ; 


430  MISCELLANEOUS. 

We'll  leave  no  opposers  alive  in  the  field, 
By  the  strength  of  Jehovah  we'll  force  them 
to  yield. 

6  Thro'   Jesus,  our  wisdom,  we'll  baffle  his 

rage ; 

My  heart  beats  for  conquest,  come  soldiers 
engage ; 

The  trumpets  are  sounding' — the  armies  ap- 
pear, 

We'll  not  leave  one  standing  from  front  to 
the  rear. 

7  King  Jesus  is  riding  the  white  horse  before, 
The  watchmen  close  after,  the  trumpet  doth 

roar ; 
Some  shouting,  some  singing,  salvation  they 

cry, 
In  the  strength  of  King  Jesus  all  hell  we 

defy. 

8  Fair  Zion's  a  shouting  to  her  conquering 

King, 
Salvation  to  Jesus,  the  armies  do  sing : 
Apollyon  we've  conquer'd  and  sunk  in  the 

flood: 
O  who  can  withstand  the  bright  armies  of 

God? 

9  Behold  all  the  armies  are   now   marching 

home, 
God's  trumpet  is  sounding,  and  bids  them 

to  come, 
All  Zion's  fair  armies  together  do  meet, 
And  lay  down  their  armour  at  Jesus's  feet. 


^MISCELLANEOUS.  431 

10  The  angelic  army  with  Zion  comhines; 
In  robes  of  bright  glory  eternally  shines; 
All    shouting    and    singing   on    Canaan's 

bright  shore, 
Where   wars   and  commotions  can  reach 
them  no  more. 

1 1  Cheer   up,    ye*  dear   pilgrims,    the    time's 

drawing  nigh, 
When  we  shall  meet  Jesus'  bright  host  in 

the  sky, 
Our  friend.-:  and  relations  in  Jesus  so  dear, 
Both  preachers  and  people  shall  then  meet 

us  there. 

12  We'll  join  the  bright  harpers  in  anthems 

divine, 
Whose  crowns  with  bright  diamonds  the 

sun  do  outshine; 
To  the  praise  of  King  Jesus  we'll  tune  our 

harps  then  : 
Salvation  and  glory  to  Jesus,  Amen. 

536  P.  M. 

1  4~|UR  bondage  it  shall  end  by  and  by, 
vi  From  Egypt's  yoke  set  free; 

Hail  the  glorious  Jubilee, 
And  to  Canaan  we'll  return  by  and  by. 

2  Our  deliv'rcr  he  shall  come  by  and  by, 

And  our  sorrows  have  an  end, 
With  our  threescore  years  and  ten 
And  vast  glory  crown  the  day  by  and  by. 

3  Tbo'  our  enemies  are  strong,  we'll  go  on, 

Tho'  our  hearts  dissolve  with  fear, 


432 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Lo  Sinai's  God  is  near, 
While  the  fiery  pillar  moves  we'll  go  on. 

4  Tho'  Marah  has  hitter  streams,  we'll  go  on, 

Tho'  Baca's  vale  be  dr}^ 
And  the  land  yield  no  supply ; 
To  a  land  of  corn  and  wine  we'll  go  on. 

5  And  when  to  Jordan's  floods  we  are  come, 

Jehovah  rules  the  tide, 
And  the  waters  he'll  divide, 
A  nd  the  ransom'd  host  shall  shout  we  are  come. 

6  Then  friends  shall  meet  again,  who  have  lov'd, 

Our  embraces  shall  be  sweet 
At  the  dear  Redeemer's  feet,  [lov'd. 

When  we  meet  to  part  no  more,  who  have 

7  Then  with  all  the  happy  throng  we'll  rejoice? 

Shouting  glory  to  our  King, 
'Till  the  vaults  of  heaven  ring, 
And  thro'  all  eternity  we'll  rejoice. 

5S7  P.  M. 

1    Ql  HED  not  a  tear  o'er  your  friend's  early 
O  bier ; — 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone — 

Smile  when  the  slow  tolling  bell  you  shall 

hear — 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone> — ■ 

Weep  not  for  me  when  you  stand  round  my 

grave ; 
Think  who  has  died  his  beloved  to  save  ; 
Think  of  the  crown  all  the  ransom'd  shall 
have ; 
When  I  am  s-one — I  am  gone. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  433 

2  Plant  ye  a  tree  which  may  wave  over  me; — 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone — 
Sing  ye  a  song  when  my  grave  ye  shall  see: 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone — ■ 
Come  at  the  close  of  a  bright  summer's  day  ; 
Come  when  the  sun  sheds  his  last  lingering 

ray » 

Come  and  rejoice  that  I  thus  pass'd  away; 
When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. 

3  Plant  ye  a  rose  that  may  bloom  o'er  my  bed ; 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone — 
Breathe  not  a  sigh  for  the  blest  early  dead ; 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  that  I'm  freed  from  all 

care ; 
Serve  ye  the  Lord  that  my   bliss  ye  may 

share ; 
Look  up  on  high  and  believe  I  am  there ; 
When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. — 

53S  L.  M. 

1  r  jlHERE  is  a  heaven  above  the  skies, 

A    A  heaven  where  pleasure  never  dies ; 
A  heaven  I  sometimes  hope  to  see, 
\  et  often  fear  'tis  not  for  me. 

CHORUS. 

But  Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend,  oh  hallelujah  ! 
Hallelujah,  Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend  J 

2  The  way  is  difficult  and  straight, 
And  narrow  is  the  gospel  gate  ; 

28 


434  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Ten  thousand  dangers  are  therein; 
Ten  thousand  snares  to  take  me  in. 
But  Jesus,  $c. 

3  I  travel  through  a  world  of  foes, 
Through  conflicts  sore  my  spirit  goes, 
The  tempter  cries,  I  ne'er  shall  stand, 
Nor  reach  fair  Canaan's  happy  land. 

But  Jesus,  Sfc. 

4  Thro'  glimm'ring  hopes  and  gloomy  fears, 
Dimly  the  heavenly  way  appears ; 

But  in  this  way  methinks  I  see 
The  track  of  him  who  died  for  me. 
But  Jesus,  $c. 

5  I  trace  the  footsteps  of  my  God, 
Who  on  the  cross  sustained  my  load  ; 
'Twas  on  that  dark  and  doleful  day, 
In  streaming  blood  he  pass'd  this  way. 

But  Jesus,  $c. 

8   Come  life,  come  death,  come  then  what  will, 
His  footsteps  I  will  follow  still  ; 
Through  dangers  thick,  and  hell's  alarms, 
I  shall  be  safe  in  his  dear  arms. 

But  Jesus,  <§c. 

7  Then,  oh  my  soul,  arise  and  sing; 
Behold  thy  Saviour,  Friend,  and  King! 
With  pleasing  smiles  he  now  looks  down, 
And  cries,  "Press  on,  and  take  the  crown." 

But  Jesus,  cS'C' 

8  "Prove  faithful,  then,  a  few  more  days; 
Fight  the  good  fight,  and  win  the  race ; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  435 

And  then  thy  soul  with  me  shall  reign, 
Thy  head  a  crown  of  glory  gain.'* 

But  Jesus,  $c. 
9  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  tomb  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviours  image  rise. 

But  Jesus,  <$fc. 

539  8  lines  8s. 

1  ~WTE  angels  who  mortals  attend, 

X    And  minister  comfort  in  woe, 
Come,  listen,  ye  heavenly  friends, 

My  happier  story  to  know, 
I  sing  of  a  theme  most  sublime, 

No  sorrow  my  song  can  control — 
I  sing  of  the  rapturous  time, 

When  Jesus  spoke  peace  to  my  soul. 

2  When  guilt  my  poor  heart  did  assail, 

Because  I  had  wander'd  from  God, 
I  strove  my  sad  case  to  bewail, 

My  sins  were  a  cumberous  load; 
O  Saviour  have  mercy  I  cried ! 

O  pardon  a  wretch  that's  so  vile ! 
Then  quickly  his  blood  was  applied, 

And  Jesus  spoke  peace  to  my  soul. 

3  My  guilt,  like  the  cloud  of  the  morn, 

Was  chas'd  in  a  moment  away; 
The  joy  of  my  soul  newly  born 

Incrcas'd  like  the  dawning  of  day, 
My  Saviour  redeem'd  me  from  sin, 

He  saves  not  in  part  but  in  whole; 


438  MISCELLANEOUS. 

He  writes  his  salvation  within, 

For  oh  !  he  spoke  peace  to  my  soul. 

4  I  now  am  so  bless'd  with  his  love, 

I  covet  not  earth's  greatest  store  ; 
He  visits  me  oft  from  above-" 

I  have  him,  I  want  nothing  more : 
Resign'd  to  his  pleasure  I'd  live, 

Till  time's  latest  circle  shall  roll, 
His  utmost  salvation  receive, 

For  oh  !  he  spoke  peace  to  my  souL 

5  Nor  Satan  nor  sin  can  dismay, 

No  danger  my  soul  can  affright, 
While  onward  to  mansions  of  day 

I  go  in  Immanuel's  might : 
Though  earth  in  convulsions  shall  rend, 

From  th'  centre  quite  thro'  to  each  pole, 
I'll  smile,  for  I'm  sure  of  a  friend, 

Since  Jesus  spoke  peace  to  my  soul. 

6  Ye  angels  who  wait  while  I  sing, 

And  patiently  hear  my  glad  song, 
Come  bear  me  to  Jesus,  my  King, 

To  join  with  the  heavenly  throng. 
'Tis  there  I'll  eternally  feast, 

On  joys  that  enrapture  the  whole; 
All  heaven  would  welcome  the  guest, 

Since  Jesus  spoke  peace  to  my  soul. 

7  Farewell  to  earth's  glittering  toys, 

Farewell  to  my  friends  and  my  foes ; 
I  haste  from  these  scenes  to  the  skies, 

Where  pleasure  eternally  flows: 
He  bids  me  leave  all  for  his  sake — 

I'll  run  till  I  reach  the  bkss'd  goal: 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


437 


rhen  me  to  his  arms  he  will  take. 
Oh!  there  he'll  speak  peace  to  my  soul. 

3-10  8  lines  8s.  &  7s. 

1  TESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
*f  All  to  leave  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken — 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  he? 
Perish,  every  fond  ambition — • 

All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known  : 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition — 

God  and  heaven  are  all  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me — 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 
Human  hopes  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue; 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Friends  may  hate,  and  foes  may  scorn  me, 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  right. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ; 

Come,  disaster,  scorn  and  pain  ; 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  thy  favor  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  call'd  thee  Abba  Father — 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  thee; 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation — 

Ki>c  o'er  sin.  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 
Something  still  to  do  or  hear. 


438  ^IISCELLAXEOrS. 

Think  what  spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

Think  what  heavenly  bliss  is  thine ; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  save  thee — 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine. 
5  Kaste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

ArrnM  by  faith,  and  wing'd  by  pray'r — 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee ; 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there  ; 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days, 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  pray'r  to  praise. 

541  P.  M. 

1  "lT^THILE  wand'ring  to  and  fro, 

?  t     In  this  wide  world  of  wo, 
Where  streams  of  sorrow  flow. 
CHORUS. 
Give  me  Jesus — give  me  Jesus — 

Give  me  Jesus — 
You  may  have  all  this  world — 
Give  me  Jesus. 

2  When  tears  o'crflow  mine  eye  ; 
When  press'd  by  grief  I  sigh; 
Still  this  shall  be  my  cry, 

Give  me  Jesus,  fa. 

3  When  to  the  mercy  seat 
I  go  my  Lord  to  meet, 
My  heart  shall  still  repeat, 

Give  me  Jesus,  £(C. 

4  And  when  my  faith  is  tried, 
In  Him  will  I  confide. 

And  ail  the  storms  outride  ; — 

Give  me  Jesus,  <S-c. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  130 

5  Though  strength  and  friends  should  fail, 
And  foes  my  soul  assail, 

Through  Him  I  shall  prevail : — 
Give  me  Jesus,  <Vc. 

6  And  when  my  toils  are  o'er, 
When  Hearing  Jordan's  shore, 
I'll  shout  as  up  I  soar, 

Give  me  Jesus,  <$r. 

"i    When  at  the  judgment  seat, 
I  stand  at  Jesus'  feet, 
When  worlds  on  worlds  shall  meet, 
Give  Jtie  Jesus,  Sf-c. 

8  When  heaven  and  earth  shall  flee, 
When  time  shall  cease  to  be, 
Through  all  eternity. 

Give  me  Jesus,  SfC. 

542  P.  M. 

Jacob's  Ladder. 

1  AS  Jacob  on  travel  was  wearied  by  day, 
-ljL  At  night  on  a  stone  for  a  pillow  he  lay, 
A  vision  appear' d — a  ladder  so  high, 
With  its  foot  on  the  earth  and  its  top  in 

the  sky. 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah  to  Jesus  who  died  on  the  tree, 
To  raise  up  this  ladder  of  mere//  for  me. 

2  The  sight  was  so  pleasing,  the  angelic  throng 
With  delight  to  ascend  an  1  descend  thereon, 


440  MISCELLANEOUS. 

And  God  rich  in   mercy  who  stands  at  the 

top, 
T'  embrace  all  the  ransom'd  who  safely  get 

up. 

Hallelujah,  Sfc. 

3  This  ladder  is  long,  it  is  sfrong  and  well 

made, 
It  stood  thousands  of  years  and  is  not  yet 

decay'd, 
It's  so  free  of  access,  all  the  world  may  get 

up, 
And  angels  will  guard  them  from  bottom  to 

top. 

Halle  hi jalt,  $c. 

4  This  ladder  is  Jesus,  the  glorious  God-man, 
Whose  blood  richly  streaming  from  Calvary 

ran, 
On  his  perfect  atonement  to  heaven  we  rise. 
And  sing  in  the  mansions  prepar'd  in  the 

skies. 

Hallelujah,  SfC. 

5  Come  let  us  ascend,  be  bold,  never  fear, 

It  stood  every  tempest  and  always  will  bear, 
For  millions  have  tried  it,  and  reached  Zion's 

hill ; 
And  thousands  by  faith  are  climbing  it  still. 
Hallelujah,  Sfc. 

6  Our  fathers  upon  it  have  mounted  to  God, 
Have  finish'd  then  labors  and  reached  their 

abode, 


MISCELLANEOUS.  441 

And  we're  climbing  after  and  soon  shall  be 

there. 
To  join   in   their  rapture,    their  happiness 

share. 

Hallelujah,  Spc, 

5-13  P.  M. 

The  beautiful  Land. 

1  nnHERE  is  a  land  immortal, 

_i_    The  beautiful  of  lands ; 
Beside  the  ancient  portal 

A  sentry  grimly  stands. 
Pie  only  can  undo  it, 

And  open  wide  the  door ; 
And  mortals  who  pass  through  it, 

Are  mortals  never  more. 

2  That  glorious  land  is  Heaven. 

And  Death  the  sentry  grim  ; 
The  Lord  therefore  has  given 

The  op'ning  keys  to  him. 
And  ransom'd  spirits,  sighing 

And  sorrowful  for  sin, 
Do  pass  the  gate  in  dying, 

And  freely  enter  in. 

3  Though  dark  and  drear  the  passage 

That  leadeth  to  the  gate, 
Yet  grace  comes  with  the  message, 

To  souls  that  watch  and  wait  ; 
And,  at  the  time  appointed. 

A  messenger  comes  down, 


442  MISCELLANEOUS. 

And  leads  the  Lord's  anointed 

From  the  Cross  to  Glory's  crown. 
4  Their  sighs  are  lost  in  singing, 

They're  blessed  in  their  tears ; 
Their  journey  heavenward  winging, 

They  leave  to  Earth  their  fears. 
Death  like  an  angel  secmeth — 

"We  welcome  thee,"  they  cry  ; 
Their  face  with  glory  beameth — 

'Tis  life  for  them  to  die. 

544  P.  M. 

1  nnHE  faithless  world  promiscuous  flow, 

JL     Enrapt  in  fancy's  vision  ; 
Allur'd  by  sounds,  beguil'd  by  show, 
And  empty  dreams,  nor  scarcely  know, 
There  is  a  brighter  Heaven. 

2  Fine  gold  will  change  and  diamonds  fade, 

Swift  wings  to  wealth  are  given, 
All  varying  time  our  forms  invade, 
The  seasons  roll,  light  sinks  in  shade — 

There's  nothing  lasts  but  Heaven. 

3  Creation's  mighty  fabric  all, 

Will  be  to  atoms  riven  ; 
The  sky  consumed,  the  planets  fall, 
Convulsions  rock  this  earthly  ball — 

There's  nothing  firm  but  Heaven. 

4  Empires  decay  and  nations  die, 

Our  hopes  to  winds  arc  given, 
The  vernal  bloom  in  ruin  lies  ; 
Death  reigns  o'er  all  below  the  skies — 

There's  nothing  lives  but  Heaven. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  443 

5  The  world  is  poor  from  shore  to  shore, 

And  like  a  baseless  vision  ; 
Its  lofty  domes  and  brilliant  ore, 
And  gems  and  crowns,  are  vain  and  poor, 

There's  nothing  rich  but  Heaven. 

6  A  stranger  lonely  here  I  roam, 

From  place  to  place  I'm  driven ; 
My  friends  are  gone  and  I'm  in  gloom; 
This  earth  is  all  a  lonely  tomb — 

I  have  no  home  but  Heaven. 

7  The  clouds  disperse,  the  light  appears, 

My  sins  are  all  forgiven; 
Triumphant  grace  has  quell'd  my  fears; 
Roll  on  ye  suns,  fly  swift  ye  years — 

I'm  on  my  way  to  Heaven. 

8  Adieu  to  all  below,  adieu, 

Let  life's  dull  chain  be  riven  ; 
The  charms  of  Christ  have  caught  my  view, 
The  world  of  light  I  will  pursue — 

To  live  with  him  in  Heaven. 

54.5  P.  M. 

1  A  v1  LORY  to  Jesus  for  his  love, 
\^  Flowing  to  every  nation, 
Bowels  of  sweet  compassion  move, 

Off  ring  free  salvation. 
Here  may  the  poor,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
Every  needed  blessing  find  : 
Justice  and  mercy  here  combine, 

Offring  free  salvation. 

2  Sinners,  repair  to  Jesus'  arms, 

Why  will  you  slight  his  favor? 


444  MISCELLAKEOLS. 

Now  he  invites  you  to  his  charms, 

Willing  to  be  your  Saviour. 
O  that  you  would  on  him  believe, 
All  your  transgressions  he'll  forgive; 
Comfort  and  peace  shall  you  receive, 

Flowing  from  Christ  for  ever. 

3  Now  is  the  time  no  more  delay, 

Fly  from  the  path  of  nature  ; 
Fearnot  what  scoffing  sinners  say  ; 

Yield  to  your  great  Creator. 
So  shall  your  dying  souls  obtain 
Freedom  from  all  your  guilt  and  pain  ; 
So  shall  you  soon  in  glory  reign, 

Praising  your  great  Creator. 

4  Then  shall  the  heavenly  arches  ring— 

"Glory  to  God  our  Saviour!" 
Angels  and  saints  shall  join  to  sing 

Praises  for  all  his  favor. 
Then  shall  the  theme  of  perfect  love, 
Sounding  through  all  the  courts  above. 
Every  tuneful  passion   move, 

Praising  the  Lord  for  ever. 

5_f  6  6  lines  8s. 

Atonement. 

1  7|7TCTIM  Divine,  thy  grace  we  claim, 

T     While  thus  thy  precious  death  we  show 
Once  offer'd  up,  a  spotless  Lamb, 

In  thy  great  temple  here  below ; 
Thou  didst  for  all  mankind  atone, 
And  standest  now  before  the  throne. 

2  Thou  standest  in  thy  holy  place, 

As  now  for  guiltv  sinners  slain; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  445 

The  blood  of  sprinkling  speaks  and  prays, 

All  prevalent  for  helpless  man  ; 
Thy  blood  is  still  our  ransom  found, 
And  speaks  salvation  all  around. 

3  The  smoke  of  thy  atonement  here 

Darken'd  the  sun,  and  rent  the  veil, 
Made  the  new  way  to  heaven  appear, 

And  show'd  the  great  Invisible ; 
Well  pleas'd  in  thee  our  God  looks  down, 
And  calls  his  rebels  to  a  crown. 

4  He  still  respects  thy  sacrifice ; 

Its  savour  sweet  doth  always  please  j 
The  offering  smokes  through  earth  &  skies, 

Diffusing  life,  and  joy,  and  peace  ; 
To  these  thy  lower  courts  it  comes, 
And  fills  them  with  divine  perfumes. 

5  We  need  not  now  go  up  to  heaven, 

To  bring  the  long-sought  Saviour  down  ; 
Thou  art  to  all  already  given, 

Thou  dost  e'en  now  thy  banquet  crown : 
To  every  faithful  soul  appear, 
And  show  thy  real  presence  here. 

547  L.  M. 

First  Part. 

1  |~\  THOU  that  hangcdst  on  the  tree, 
*_r   Our  curse  and  sufPrings  to  remove, 
Pity  the  souls  that  look  to  thee, 

And  save  us  by  thy  dying  love. 

2  W  e  have  no  outward  righteousness, 

No  merits  or  good  works,  to  plead: 


446  MISCELLANEOUS. 

"We  only  can  be  sav'd  by  grace, 
Thy  grace  will  here  be  free  indeed. 

3  Save  us  by  grace,  through  faith  alone, 

A  faith  thou  must  thyself  impart; 
A  faith  that  would  by  works  be  shown, 
A  faith  that  purifies  the  heart. 

4  A  faith  that  doth  the  mountains  move, 

A  faith  that  shows  our  sins  forgiven, 
A  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love, 
And  ascertains  our  claim  to  heaven. 

5  This  is  the  faith  we  humbly  seek, 

The  faith  in  thy  all-cleansing  blood ; 
That  faith  which  doth  for  sinners  speak, 
O  let  it  speak  us  up  to  God ! 

54S  L.  M. 

Second  Part. 
IANST  thou  reject  our  dying  pray'r, 


c- 


Or  cast,  us  out  who  come  to  thee  1 
Our  sins,  ah!  wherefore  didst  thou  bear] 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary ! 

2  Number'd  with  the  transgressors  thou, 

Between  the  felons  crucified, 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  tell  us  now, 
Wherefore  hast  thou  for  sinners  died  1 

3  For  us  wast  thou  not  lifted  up  1 

For  us  a  bleeding  victim  made  1 

That  we,  the  abjects  we,  might  hope, 

Thou  hast  for  all  a  ransom  paid. 

4  O  might  we,  with  believing  eyes, 

Thee  in  thy  bloody  vesture  see ; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  417 

And  cast  as  on  thy  sacrifice! 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  remember  me ! 

549  4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

1  FJpiiE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

_i_    His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law ; 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  ail  his  mighty  works 

Amazing  wisdom  shines; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell ; 

And  breaks  their  dark  designs; 
Strong  is  his  arm,  and  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees  and  sovereign  will. 

4  Ami  will  this  sovereign  King 

Of  glory  condescend  ! 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
I  love  his  name,  I  love  his  word  : 
Join  all  my  powers  to  praise  the  Lord  ! 

•>50  P.  M. 

1    If   ^V-.011  a  nanow  ncc'k  of  land, 

-i-i  Twixl  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 


448  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Yet  how  insensible : 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternaf  things  impress : 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness ! 

3  Before  me  place  in  di'ead  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom'? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

5  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above  : 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

551  4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

1    13»  Y  whom  was  David  taught 
Jj   To  aim  the  dreadful  blow, 


MISCELLANEOUS.  449 

When  he  Goliah  fought, 

And  laid  the  Gittite  low  1 
Mo  sword  nor  spear  the  stripling  took, 
But  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

2  'Twas  Israel's  God  and  King 

Who  sent  him  to  the  fight; 
"Who  gave  him  strength  to  sling, 

And  skill  to  aim  aright. 
Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endures 
Because  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

3  Who  order'd  Gideon  forth, 

To  storm  th'  invader's  camp, 
With  arms  of  little  worth, 

A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  ] 
The  trumpets  made  his  coming  known, 
And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

4  Oh  !  I  have  seen  the  day, 

When  with  a  single  word 
God  helping  me  to  say, 

"My  trust  is  in  the  Lord," 
My  soul  has  quell'd  a  thousand  foes, 
Fearless  of  all  that  could  oppose. 

5  But  unbelief,  self-will, 

Self-righteousness  and  pride, 
How  often  do  they  steal 

My  weapon  from  my  side  ! 
Yet  David's  Lord  and  Gideon's  Friend 
Will  help  his  servant  to  the  end. 

55'2  P.  M. 

1    T>  ISE  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
A.1;  Thy  better  portion  trace, 
29 


450  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Rise  from  transitory  things, 

T' wards  heaven,  thy  native  place. 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  will  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 

Rise  my  soul  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fires  ascend  and  seek  the  sun. 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source. 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  see  his  glorious  face, 
Upwards  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Fly  my  riches,  fly  my  cares 

"While  I  that  course  explore  : 
Flatt'ring  world  with  all  your  snares, 

Solicit  me  no  more  : 
Pilgrims  fix  not  here  their  home, 

Strangers  tarry  but  a  night: 
When  the  last  dear  morn  shall  come, 

We'll  rise  to  glorious  light. 

4  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize, 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  through  the  skies. 
Yet  a  season  and  you'll  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heaven. 

553  P.  M. 

|    'V^fHEN  for  eternal  worlds  wc  steer, 
IT     And  seas  arc  calm  and  .skies  are  clear, 


MISCELLANEOUS.  451 

And  faith  in  lively  exercise, 
And  distant  hills  of  Canaan  rise  : 
The  rout  tor  joy  then  claps  her  wings, 
And  loud  her  lovely  sonnet  sings, 
I'm  going  home. 

2  With  cheerful  hope  her  eyes  explore, 
Each  landmark  on  the  distant  shore  ; 
The  trees  of  life,  the  pastures  green, 
The  golden  streets,  the  crystal  stream  : 
Again  for  joy  she  claps  her  wings, 
And  loud  her  lovely  sonnet  sings, 

I'm  almost  home. 

3  The  nearer  still  she  draws  to  land. 
More  eager  all  her  powers  expand  ; 
With  steady  helm,  and  free  bent  sail, 
Her  anchor  drops  within  the  veil ; 
Again  for  joy  she  claps  her  wings, 
And  her  celestial  sonnet  sings, 

I'm  safe  at  home. 

554  C.  M. 

1  ~\/f"^~  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 
ItJL   My  spirit  doth  rejoice 

In  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Fort; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 

2  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

Who  have  a  feast  at  home  ; 
My  sighs  are  now  turn'd  into  songs, — 
The  Comforter  is  come. 

3  Down  from  on  high,  the  blessed  Dove 

Is  come  into  my  breast, 
To  witness  God's  eternal  Icr-r 
This  is  my  heavenly  feast. 


452  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  There  is  a  stream  that  issues  forth 

From  God's  eternal  throne, 
And  from  the  Lamb,  a  living  stream, 
Clear  as  the  crystal  stone. 

5  That  stream  doth  water  paradise ; 

It  makes  the  angels  sing  ; 
One  cordial  drop  revives  my  heart ; 
Hence  all  my  joys  do  spring. 

555  P.  M. 

1  "lfc/JTARY  to  the  Saviour's  tomb, 
-!▼ -I  Hasted  at  the  early  dawn  ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume, 

But  the  Lord  she  loved,  had  gone: 
For  awhile  she  ling'ring  stood, 

Fill'd  with  sorrow  and  surprise  ; 
Trembling  while  a  crystal  flood, 

Issued  from  her  weeping  eyes. 

2  But  her  sorrows  quickly  fled, 

When  she  heard  his  welcome  voice 
Christ  had  risen  from  the  dead ; 

Now  he  bids  her  heart  rejoice  : 
What  a  change  his  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  into  day  ! 
Ye  who  weep  for  Jesus'  sake, 

He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 

556  C.  M. 

Universal  Prayer. 
1   X^ATHER  of  all !  in  every  age. 
JL     In  every  clime  ador'd, 
By  saint,  by  savage,  and  by  sago, 
Jehovah,  Jove,  or  Lord! 


MTSrr.l.l.AVF.ors.  453 

2  Thou  Great  First  Cause,  least  understood  ; 
Who  all  my  sense  confined 
To  know  but  this,  that   Thou  art  good, 

Ami  that  myself  am  blind; 
?<  Vet  gave  me,  in  this  dark  estate, 
To  see  the  good  from  ill; 
And,  binding  Nature  last  in  Fate, 
Lett  tree  the  human  will: 
1   What  eonscience  dictates  to  be  done, 
Or  warns  me  not  to  do, 
This,  teach  me  more  than  hell  to  shun, 
That,  more  than  Heaven  pursue. 
5  What  blessings  thy  free  bounty  gives, 
Let  me  not  east  away  ; 
For  God  is  paid  when  man  receives  : 
T'  enjoy  is  to  obey. 
0  Yet  not  to  earth's  contracted  span 
Thy  goodness  let  me  bound, 
Or  think  thee  Lord  alone  of  man, 
When  thousand  worlds  are  round. 

7  Let  not  this  weak,  unknowing  hand 

Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw, 
And  deal  damnation  round  the  land, 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

8  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart, 

istill  in  the  right  to  stay: 
If  I  am  wrong,  O  teach  my  heart 
To  iind  that  better  way. 
!J   Save  me  alike  from  foolish  pride, 
Or  impious  discontent, 
At  aught  thy  wisdom  has  denied. 
Or  aught  thy  goodness  lent. 


454  ^riscr.LLAxrous. 

10  Teach  mc  to  feel  another's  wo, 

To  hide  the  fault  I  see  : 

That  mercy  I  to  others  show, 

That  mercy  show  to  me. 

1 1  Mean  though  I  am,  not  wholly  so. 

Since  quicken'd  by  thy  breath  ; 
O  lead  me,  wheresoe'er  I  go, 
Through  this  day's  life  or  death. 

12  This  day,  be  bread  and  peace  ray  lot : 

All  else  beneath  the  sun, 
Thou  know'st  if  best  bestow'd  or  not, 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 

1 3  To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 

Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies  ! 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise! 
All  nature's  incense  rise  ! 

55?  C.  M. 

IVER  of  concord,  Prince  of  peace, 


GIV1 
M< 


Bid  our  unruly  passion?  cease, 

By  thy  atoning  blood. 
Rebuke  our  rage,  our  passions  chide, 

Our  stubborn  wills  control, 
Beat  down  our  wrath,  root  out  our  pride, 

And  calm  our  troubled  soul. 
Subdue  in  us  the  carnal  mind, 

Its  enmity  destroy ; 
With  cords  of  love  our  spirits  bind, 

And  melt  us  into  joy. 
Us  into  closest  union  draw. 

And  in  our  inward  parts 


MISCELLANEOUS.  155 

Let  kindness  sweetly  write  her  law, 
And  love  command  our  hearts. 

5  Saviour,  look  down  with  pitying  eyes, 

Our  jarring  wills  control, 
Let  cordial,  kind  affections  rise, 
And  harmonize  the  soul. 

6  0  let  us  find  the  good  old  way 

Our  wond'ring  foes  to  move, 
And  force  the  heathen  world  to  say, 
•'See  how  these  Christians  love  !" 

558  C.  M. 

1  T   I  FT  up  your  hearts  to  things  above, 
_I_J  Ye  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 

And  join  with  us  to  praise  his  love, 
And  glorify  his  name. 

2  To  Jesus'  name  give  thanks  and  sing, 

Whose  mercies  never  end; 
Rejoice!  rejoice  !  the  Lord  is  King! 
The  King  is  now  our  Friend. 

3  We,  for  his  sake,  count  all  things  loss, 

On  earthly  things  look  down  ; 
Ami  joyfully  sustain  the  cross, 
Till  we  receive  the  crown. 

4  O  let  us  stir  each  other  up, 

Our  faith  by  works  t'  approve, 
By  holy,  purifying  hope, 
And  tli-'  swe  :1  task  of  love. 

559  C.  M. 

]   fMlEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
_1_    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ; 


456  MISCELLANEOUS. 

I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  ; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore — 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then. 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust  I 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

560  C.  M. 

1  4T\H,  if  niy  soul  were  form'd  for  wo, 
\_f  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow, 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan' d  away  his  dying  life, 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  O,  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God  ; 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 


MTSCELLAWEOrS.  457 

1    STes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die. 
My  heart  hath  so  decreed  ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5   Whilst  with  a  melting,  broken  heart 

My  murder' d  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 

And  slay  the  murd'rers  too. 
561  P.  M. 

1  ^TE  visions  bright  of  heavenly  birth, 

A     Ye  glories  of  the  latter  day, 
Descend  upon  the  fallen  earth, 

And  chase  the  shades  of  night  away  ; 
Bid  streams  of  love  and  mercy  flow, 

Thro'  every  vale  of  human  wo  ; 
Till  sin,  and  care,  and  sorrow  cease, 

And  all  the  world  is  hush'd  to  peace. 

2  How  lon<r  amid  this  dying  race, 

Shall  desolation  hold  her  reign, 
How  long  shall  men  despise  the  grace, 

And  love  of  Him  who  once  was  slain  1 
How  long  shall  heathen  bow  the  knee, 

To  gods  that  neither  hear  nor  gee  ? 
Ye  scenes  of  bliss,  so  long  foretold, 

When  will  your  radiant  hues  unfold? 

3  The  gospel  of  the  living  God, 

Shall  echo  the  wide  earth  around, 
Till  every  place  of  man's  abode, 

Shall  know  the  joy  inspiring  sound  : 
Who  can  the  heavenly  scene  portray  ? 

Who  can  describe  the  glorious  dav  ? 
We  hail  its  glimm'rings  from  afar; 

We  hail  the  bright,  the  Morning  Star? 


458  MISCBLiABTEOUS. 

562  P.  M. 

1  TfllS  my  happiness  below, 

J.     Not* to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 
Trials  must  and  will  befall  ; 
But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  pain  and  toil ; 

These  spring  up  and  choak  the  weeds 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil : 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet, 
Trials  give  new  life  to  pray'r, 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 
Lay  me  low  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisements  by  the  way  ; 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 
I  should  prove  a  cast-away ; 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod, 
Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight ; 
But  the  true  born  child  of  God, 
Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 

563  L-  M. 

1  |"|  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone, 
\J  Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land  whose  springs  are  dry 

2  Oh,  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been, 

When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 


MISCSLI A  S  i:  0  U  S.  -1 5  9 

Thy  power  and  glory  1  have  seen. 

And  mark*d  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace! 
:J   Yet.  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 
1  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  ; 

Thy  hand,  unseen,  upholds  my  ways, 
I  safely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod. 

4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

Will  I  remember  on  my  bed ; 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  mc  ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth  compar'd  with  Thee  1 

6  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 

Will  I  for  all  thy  mercies  give  ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice, 

.My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  whilst  I  live. 

564  C.  M. 

1  "l^THAT  is  life?— a  rapid  stream, 

v  T      Rolling  onward  to  the  ocean. 
What  is  life  ? — a  troubled  dream, 
Full  of  incident  and  motion. 

2  What  is  life  ! — the  arrow's  flight. 

That  mocks  the  keenest  gazer's  eye. 
What  is  life  I — a  gleam  of  light, 
Darting  through  a  stormy  sky. 

3  What  is  life  !— a  varied  tale, 

Deepl)  moving,  quickly  told. 
Whal  i^  life  ! — ;i  vision  pale, 
Vanishing  while  we  behold. 


4G0  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  What  is  life  1 — a  smoke,  a  vapour. 

Swiftly  mingling  with  the  air. 
What  is  life  1 — a  dying  taper, 

The  spark  that  glows  to  disappear. 

5  What  is  life  1 — a  flower  that  hlows, 

Nipp'd  by  the  frost,  and  quickly  dead. 
What  is  life  1 — the  full-blown  rose, 
That's  scorch'd  at  noon  and  withered. 

6  Such  is  life,' — >a  breath,  a  span, 

A  moment  quickly  gone  from  thee. 
What  is  death  1 — Oh  !  mortal  man ! 
Thy  entrance  on  eternity. 

565  C.  M. 


o 


THOU,  who  earnest  from  above, 
The  pure  celestial  fire  t'  impart, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
On  the  mean  altar  of  my  heart. 

2  There  let  it  for  thy  glory  burn, 

With  inextinguishable  blaze, 
And  trembling,  to  its  source  return, 
In  humble  love  and  fervent  praise. 

3  Jesus,  confirm  my  heart's  desire, 

To  work,  and  speak,  and  think  for  thee; 
Still  let  me  guard  the  holy  fire, 
And  still  stir  up  thy  gift  in  me. 

4  Ready  for  all  thy  perfect  will, 

My  acts  of  faith  and  love  repeat ; 

Till  death  thy  endless  mercies  seal, 

And  make  the  sacrifice  complete. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  461 

566  P.  M, 

1  ^10ME  brethren  and  sisters  that  love  my 
\-J  dear  Lord, 

I  pray  give  attention,  and  hear  to  my  word. 
What  a  wonder  of  mercy  !  behold  now  I  see, 
What  a  tender  kind  Saviour  has  done  for 
poor  me. 

2  I  was  led  by  the  devil  till  lost  and  distress 'd, 
I  thought  that  in  torments  I  soon  should  be 

cast ; 
No  peace  to  my  conscience,  but  all  misery, 
Till  by  faith  I  saw  Jesus  hang  bleeding  for  me. 

3  O  sinner!  said  Jesus,  for  you  I  have  died ; 
All  glory  to  Jesus  !  my  soul  then  replied  ; 
The  guilt  was  remov'd,  my  soul  did  rejoice, 
The  blood  was  applied,  the  witness  &  voice. 

4  On  my  low  bended  knees,  before  God  I  did  fall, 
And  glory  to  Jesus  !  for  he's  all  in  all — 
The  heart  of  this  rebel  was  bursted  in  twain, 
To  see  my  dear  Jesus  on  Calvary  slain. 

5  There  was  peace  now  in  heaven,  and  peace 

upon  earth  ; 
The  angels  rejoie'd  at  a  poor  sinner's  birth  ; 
"Your  sins  are  forgiven,"  my  Saviour  did  say; 
O  witness,  kind  heaven,  on  this  my  birth-day 

6  My  soul  it  was  humbl'd,  I  fell  to  the  ground, 
The  time  of  refreshing  at  length  I  have  found; 
O  Lord,  thou  hast  ravish'd  my   soul  with 

thy  charms, 
Let  me  die  "like  old  Simeon,  with  Christ  in 
niy  arms. 


462  DOXOLOGIES. 

DOXOLOGIES. 

561  L.  M. 

1    g-\  LORD,  our  God,  we  bless  thee  now, 
\f   To  thee  our  souls  and  bodies  bow : 
"With  humblest  awe  fall  down  before 
Thy  throne,  and  joyfully  adore. 
God  of  our  ancestors,  we  praise 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  of  Grace  ! 
One  glorious  God,  in  Persons  Three! 
Our  God  to  all  eternity. 

568  I-  M. 

1  T)R  AISE  God,from  whom  all  blessings  fie 
JL     Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below : 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

569  P-  M. 

1  "Ifc/fAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
J^JL  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

570  C.  M. 

1   F|!0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
JL    The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honors  paid, 
Henceforth,  forevermore. 


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TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have Page  215 

Afflictions,  tho'  they  seem  severe 127 

A  godly,  formal  saint 279 

Ah  !  but  where   am  I  now 285 

All !  whither  should  I  go 132 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 47 

Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  vise 216 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 173 

All  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord 226 

Almighty  Maker,  God 192 

Amazing  sight,  the  Saviour  stands 92 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 239 

And  am  I  born  to  die 338 

And  are  we  yet  alive 225 

And  can  I  yet  delay 118 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail 341 

And  must  I  be  to  Judgment  brought.  .  .  .  356 

And  must  this  body  die 340 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 332 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God 393 

And  will  the  Judge  descend 363 

An  early  summons  Jesus  sends 349 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 53 

Angels  your  march  oppose 238 

Another  day  is  past 327 

Arise,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  Lord 321 

Arise,  my   soul,   arise 142 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake 71 

As  Jacob  on  travel  was  wearied  by  day.      139 

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464  TABLE  OF  FIRST   LIXES. 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command.  .  .  Page  399 

Assist  my  soul,  my  heavenly  King 151 

A  thousand  oracles  divine 10 

Author  of  faith,  eternal  word 138 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound 150 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  awake 82 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day 323 

Awake,  our  souls,  and  with  the  sun 318 

Away,  my  unbelieving  fear 262 


Backward,  with  humble  shame,  we  look    30 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 184 

Begone,  my  worldly  cares  away 329 

Behold!  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come.  .  405 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive 43 

Behold  the  Saviour  at  thy  door 97 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 46 

Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone 390 

Behold  thy  temple,  God  of  grace 393 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 153 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 45 

Beside  the  gospel  pool 137 

Beyond  the  glitt'ring  starry  skies 59 

Bid  me  of  men  beware 218 

Bless'd  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd 148 

Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  innocence 29 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace 234 

Blest  be  our  everlasting  Lord 11 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love 224 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds -  .  227 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 71 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here 252 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God 36 


1AT1LF.   OF   FinST    LIKES.  465 

Burst  ye  emerald  nates  and  bring.  .  Page  370 

By  whom  whs  David  taught 448 

Canst  thou  reject  our  dying  pray'r 446 

Celestial  Dove,  descend  from  high 304 

Children  of  God.  awake 315 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 258 

Come,  and  taste  along  with  me    102 

Come  brethren  and  sisters  that  love  my.  .  461 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day.  .  313 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 303 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove.  .  .     62 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls 82 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 65 

Come  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove 207 

Come.  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs 64 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  wdiose  breast.  .  .  121 

Come,  let  our  voices  join 399 

Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue.  .  335 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs.  .  .  .  195 

Come,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine 234 

Come,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe 101 

Come  my  friend,  and  let.  us  try 233 

Come.  O  my  God,  the  promise  seal 167 

Come  on,  my  brethren   in  the  Lord 375 

Come  on.  my  partners  in  distress 242 

Come,  O  thou  all-victorious  Lord 214 

Come,  O  thou   Traveler  unknown 119 

Come,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above 156 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  Gospel  feast 86 

Come,  sinners,  you  whose  harden'd  hearts    99 

Come,  sound  his  praise   abroad 195 

.  thou  condescending  Jesus 413 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 176 

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46G  TABLE  OF  TITCST  LIXLS. 

Come,  weary  sou  Is.  with  sin  distressed  Page  108 

Come  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye 106 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 89 

Come,  ye  that  know  raid  fear  the  Lord.  .  .     19 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 178 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  indeed 210 

Come,  ye  weary  souls  opprest 104 

Comfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace 68 

Dark  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground    45 

Day  of  judgment, — day  of  wonders 355 

Death!  'tis  a  melancholy  day 343 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 288 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 388 

Draw  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near.  .  .  294 
Drooping  souls,  no  longer  grieve 122 

Equip  me  for  the  war 247 

Eternal  beam  of  light  divine 275 

Eternal  King!  the  greatest,  best 17 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode 12 

Eternal  Spirit !  'twas  thy  breath 23 

Eternal  Spirit!  we  confess 62 

Eternity  !  stupendous  theme 364 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss.  .  139 

Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence 140 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone.  .  .  384 
Farewell,  my  dear  brethren,  the  time  is  at  385 

Far  from  affliction,  toil  and  care 301 

Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night.  .  .  373 

Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 383 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine 8 


TATJLE  OF   FTKST   LIXES.  467 

Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee  Page 202 

Father  of  all,  in  every  age 452 

Father  of  boundless  grace 398 

Father  of  me  and  all  mankind 210 

Father  of  merries,  in   thy  house 298 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 23 

Few  are  thy  days,  and  lull  of  wo 343 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord 254 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 317 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 192 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 75 

From  whence  does  this  union   arise 221 


Give  me  a  sober  mind 216 

Giver  and  guardian  of  my  sleep 322 

Giver  of  concord,   Prince  of  peace 454 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame 12 

Glory  to  God  !    who   reigns  above 44 

Glory  to  Jesus  for  his  love 443 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 325 

Go,  and  the  .Saviour's  grace  proclaim.  ...     67 

God  in  the  gospel   of  his  Son 28 

God  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise 279 

God  is  my  strong  salvation 251 

(tod  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 259 

God,  my  Supporter,  and  my  Hope 271 

(rod  of  alhredeemiivj;  grace 166 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee 337 

God,  who  in  various  methods  told 24 

(Jo,  my  beloved  husband,  go 419 

Go  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the   Lord.  .  .     67 

<;•>  watch  and  pray  ;  thou  canst  not  tell.  .  219 

.  like  an  uncorrupted   seed 151 


468  TABLE  OF  FIllST  LINES. 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound Page  255 

Gracious  Father,  gracious  Lord 215 

Gracious   Redeemer,  shake 217 

Great  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call .  .  .  403 
Great  God,  indulge  ray  humble  claim. .  .  159 

Great  God,  now  condescend 305 

Great  God  !  the  nations  of  the  earth 80 

Great  God  !   to  me  the  sight  afford 144 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand.  .  .  331 
Great  God  !  who  laid  on  Zion's  mount.  .  390 

Great,  is  the  Lord  our  God 395 

Great  King  of  Glory,  come 392 


Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews.  .  280 

Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 9 

Hail,  Temp'rance,  fair  celestial  ray 409 

Hail  the  blest  morn!  when  the  great.  ...    40 

Happy  soul,  thy  days  are  ended 340 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace.  ...  179 

Happy  the  man  to  whom  his  God 147 

Hark!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound.  .  345 
Hark!  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds.  .  191 

Hark !  how  the  watchmen  cry 237 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes    41 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 51 

Hast  thou,  my  soul !  improv'd  each  power  328 

Hear  the  royal  proclamation. 109 

Heaven  is  a  place  of  endless  rest 367 

He  comes !   He  comes  !   the  Judge  severe  360 

He  dies  !   the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 52 

He  lives — 'the  great  Redeemer   lives 56 

Hell !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound 381 

Heralds  of  the  King  of  kin^s 212 


TABLE   OF  FIKST   Ll^ES.  469 

Here,  in  the  presence  of  our  God.  .  .  Page  204 

He's  come  !  let  every  knee  be  bent 63 

He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be 164 

Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh.  .  .     87 

Holy  as  thou,  0  Lord,  is  none 17 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 65 

How  bless'd  the  righteous  when  they  die  342 

How  can  I  vent  my  grief 283 

How  happy  are   they 186 

How  happy  every  child  of  grace 171 

How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot 415 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 152 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign.  .  351 

How  lost  was  my  condition 146 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair 394 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine 22 

How  precious  is  the  name 188 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is 129 

How  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain 284 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  27 
How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight.  .  .  222 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours.  ...  190 

I  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness 143 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 163 

I'm  glad  that  I  was  born  to  die 414 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight 126 

Infinite  grace  !  and  can  it  be 21 

fatemp 'ranee,  like  a  raging  flood 408 

In  that  sad  memorable  night 307 

In  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come.  ...  212 

Jehovah  reigns;  lie  dwells  in  light 6 

Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home o67 


470  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LIKES. 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command  Page  309 

Jesus  comes  with  all  his  grace 155 

Jesus,  faithful  to  his  word 354 

Jesus,  great  shepherd  of  the  sheep 225 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise 60 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name 423 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 437 

Jesus,  let  thy   pitying  eye 289 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee 234 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 24 1 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone 267 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  attend 206 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  to  glory's  gone 364 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and   my   Lord 28 

Jesus,  my  strength  and  righteousness.  .  .  .  296 

Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way 162 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 69 

Jesus,  the  all-restoring  Word 202 

Jesus,  the  Conqu'ror  reigns 249 

Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all 73 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee 117 

Jesus,  the  word  of  mercy  give 72 

Jesus,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord 295 

Jesus,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all 205 

Jesus,  thy  loving  spirit  alone 167 

Jesus,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  hehold 293 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace 222 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee 236 

Jesus,  whose  glory's  streaming  rays 141 

Join  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name.  ...  175 
Joy  to  the  world;  the  Lord  is  come 38 

Know,  sinner,  every  one  is  fixe 100 


TABLE   OF  FIRST   LINI.S.  471 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears  Page    26 

Lamb  of  Uod  for  sinners  slain 131 

Let  all  who  truly  bear 308 

Let  earth  and   heaven  agree 180 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 85 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak.  .  . .  183 

Let  him  to  whom  we  now  belong 1G6 

Let  thoughtless  thousands  ehoose  the  road  260 

Let  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour 428 

Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejoiee 253 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 75 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord 331 

Lift  up  your  hearts  to  things  above 455 

Like  Bartimeus,  wc  are  blind 93 

Lo!  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending.  .  .  357 
Long  have  I  seem'd  to  serve  thee,  Lord.  .  276 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye.  .  .     32 

Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations;  own 170 

Look  up,  the  harvest  fields  are  white ....  397 

Lo !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land 447 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee    15 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall 127 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was.  .  .  .  133 

Lord,  in  the  morning  I  will  send 319 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear.  ...  318 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bear 296 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  !  hear  our  vows.  .  . .  316 
Lord,  thou  hast  search' d  cc  seen  mc  through  14 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray.  .  . .  327 

Lord,  we  are  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin 30 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now 213 

Lord!  what  our  ears  have  heard 306 

Lord,  what  was  man,  when  made  al  lirst  32 
Lord,  when  together  here  we  meet 33? 


472  TABLE  OF  FIRST  Ll.VES. 

Love  fills  all  heaven  with  light.  . .  .Page  375 
Lo  !  we  see  the  sign  appearing 359 

Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 452 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour.  .  .  .  4(32 

Men  of  God,  go  take  your  stations 298 

Mercy,  descending  from  above 401 

Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature.  . .  228 
Mid  sorrows  and  sadness  I'm  de.stin'd  to  408 
Millions  there  are  on  heathen  ground.  .  '.  81 
Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven  ....  141 

Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join 39 

My  dearest  friend*  in  bonds  of  love 387 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord 43 

My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so.  .  .  .  124 

My  former  hopes  are  fled 134 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 328 

My  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine 161 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs.  .  . .  247 
My  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry.  .......  112 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love 200 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys.  .  .  —  183 

My  God  was  with  me  all  the  night 323 

My  gracious,  loving  Lord 277 

My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou 201 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend 172 

My  Saviour's  pierced  side 304 

My  soul  be  on  thy  guard 240 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord.  .......  451 

My  suff  rings  all  to  thee  are  known 129 

My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll .....  382 
My  trust  i3  in  n>v  heavenly  Friend 269 

No,  111  repine  at  death  no  more .  ,  352 


TAHLE  OF  FIRST   LI.VES.  473 

Nor  eye  lath  seen,  nor  ear  hatli.  . .  Page  373 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 152 

IVot  by  the  law  of  innocence 145 

Now,  Christian  brethren,  ere  we  part.  .  .  .  389 

Kow  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 325 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal.  .  .  203 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time 102 

Now  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown.  .  .  297 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 320 


Of  him  who  did   salvation  bring 57 

O  for  a  breeze  of  heavenly  >love 427 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God    288 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 158 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 169 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart 116 

O  God,  most   merciful  and  true 168 

O  God !   our  help  in  ages  past 272 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone 458 

Oh  blessed   souls  are  they 147 

Oh  !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day 130 

Oh  !  give  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn.  .  .  113 

Oh,  if  my  soul  were  form'd  for  wo 456 

Oh  time,  how  few  thy  value  w-eigh 333 

Oh,  what  amazing  words  of  grace 103 

Oh,  when  shall  I  see  Jesus 243 

O  joyful    sound  of  gospel   grace 165 

0  Land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh 379 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown 326 

O  Lord,  how  vile   am  1 134 

0  Lord,  our  God.  thy  light  and  truth.  .  .  .  402 
O  Lord,  our  God,  we  bless  thee  now.  .  .  .  462 
On  all  the  earth  thy   Spirit  shower 292 


474  TABLE   OF  FIRST  LI>'ES. 

Once  more  a  pleasant  interview.  .  .  .Page  230 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 322 

One  thing  is  needful,  one  alone 104 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 371 

On  this  glad  day,  O  God,  we  would 412 

O  tell  me  no  more 181 

O  that  I  could  my  Lord   receive 114 

O  that  I  could  repent 112 

O  that  I  could  revere 115 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were   gone 1 14 

O  that  the  Lord  would  hear 410 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys 5S 

O  thou  dear  suffring  Son  of  God 49 

O  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows.  .211 

O  thou  God  of  my  salvation 184 

O  Thou,  in  whose  presence 264 

O  Thou,  my  life,  my  joy 274 

O  Thou  that  hangedst  on  the  tree 445 

O  Thou  that  wouldst  not  have 339 

O  Thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight.  .  .  160 

O  Thou,  who  earnest  from  above 460 

O  Thou,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore 206 

O  'tis  delight  without  alloy 186 

Our  bondage  it  shall  end  by  and  by 431 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 198 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit 223 


Peace  troubled  soul,  thou  needst  not  fear  263 

Physician  of  the  sin-sick  soul 136 

Plun  g'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 53 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  462 

Praise  ye  the  Lord;  exalt  his  name 193 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise.  .  .  .  173 


TARLK  OF  FIRST  LINES.  475 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns.  . .  .Page    42 

Pray'r  is  appointed  to  convey 199 

Pray'r  is  the  soul's  sincere   desire 197 

''Proclaim,*'  said  Christ,  ''God's  wondrous  305 


Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King; 194 

Religion  is  a  glorious  treasure 422 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern 424 

Religion's  form  is  vain 276 

Repent,  the  voice  celestial  cries 98 

Return  and  come  to  God 108 

Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest 313 

Rise,  my  sou!,  and  stretch  thy   wines.  .  .  .  449 
Round  the  Temp'rance  standard  rally.  .  .  411 

Salvation  !  O  the  joyful   sound 171 

Saviour,  visit   thy  plantation 208 

See  how  the  morning  sun 321 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 306 

See,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see 229 

See  th'  eternal  Judge  descending 358 

Servant  of  God,  well  done 301 

Shed  not  a  tear  o'er  your  friend's  early.  .  .  432 

Shepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve 209 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 396 

Shepherd  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye 78 

Show  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive 125 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 412 

Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise 331 

Sing  to  the  Lf5rd,  Jehovah's  name 189 

Sine  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands 421 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 31 

Sin,  like  a  venomous  disease 31 


476  TAULE  01'  FIRST  LINES. 

Sinner,  0  why  so  thoughtless  grown  Page    98 

Sinners,  obey  the  gospel  word 93 

Sinners,  the   call  obey •     83 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 99 

Sinners !  this  solemn  truth  regard 149 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die 88 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message 110 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise •  251 

Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise 246 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 196 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say 271 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all 135 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains 407 

Stop,  poor  Sinner,  and  look  yonder 94 

Stop,  poor  Sinner,  stop  and  think 96 

Surrounded  by  a  host  of  foes 248 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King.  .  .  315 

Sweet  rivers  of  redeeming  love 377 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 281 


Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days 455 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come 357 

That  doleful  night  before  his  death 311 

The  broken  bread,  the  blessed  cup 311 

The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 25 

The  crowd,  the  poor  unthinking  crowd.  .     34 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 324 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name 336 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Word 35 

The  eye  of  God  is  every  where  .f 16 

The  faithless  world  promiscuous  flow ....  442 
The  flow'ry  spring,  at  God's  command.  .  405 
The  God  Jehovah  reigns. 7 


TABLE  OF   FIRST   LINK*.  477 

The  grave  is  now  a  favor'd  spot.  . .  .Page  317 
The  great  archangel's  trump  shall  sound  361 
The  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair.  .  .  380 
The  King  of  heaven  his  tabic  spreads.  .  .  109 

The  Lord  is  ris'n   indeed 55 

The  Lord  Jehovah   reigns 447 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall   prepare 261 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is 268 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky 330 

The  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd.  ...     56 

The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns    13 

The  moment  a   sinner  believes 139 

The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead  351 

The  people  called  Christians 416 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light    401 

There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks 5 

There  is  a  heaven  above  the  skies 433 

There  is  a  land,  far  out  of  sight 369 

There  is  a  land  immortal 441 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 368 

There  is  a  place  where  my  hopes  are .  .  .  .  372 

The  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 81- 

The  Saviour!  oh,  what  endless  charms.  .  .  144 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 425 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word 25 

The  thing  my  (tod  doth  hate 157 

The  time  is  short!  the  season  near 333 

The  voice  of  free   grace   cries,  "Escape  to  106 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 316 

Tho'  parents  may  in  cov'nant  be 105 

Thou  art  ou06hepherd,  glorious  God.  .  . .  403 

Thou  didst,  0  mighty   God,  exist 6 

Though  troubles  assail 256 

Thou  hidden  source  of  calm   repose 258 


478  TABLE  OP  FIHST   LIXT.S, 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead Page  362 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  blest  my  going  out.  .  .  .  220 

Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel  and  urine 1 74 

Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thv  silver  426 

Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on" 326 

Thus  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord 219 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "My  Son  shall  reign    71 
Thus  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent.  .  .  300 

Thy  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love 20 

Thy  life  I  read,  my  gracious  Lord 348 

Thy  presence,  gracious  Lord,  afford 214 

Thy  providence,  great  God,  we  praise.  .  .  404 
"'Tis  iinish'd!"  so  the  Saviour  cried.  .  .  .  310 

'Tis  good  to  wait  upon  the  Lord 210 

'Tis  my  happiness  below 458 

To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice 84 

To-day  we  lay  the  corner-stone 391 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 462 

To  praise  th'  ever-bounteous  Lord 406 

To  us  a  child  is  born  from  heaven 37 

Try  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground.  .  .  231 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 22 

'Twas  Jesus'  last  and  great  command.  .  .     70 
'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord 302 

Uncertain  how  the  way  to  find 232 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 346 

Urge  on  your  rapid  course 250 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu 206 

Vain  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear 101 

Victim  divine,  thy  grace  we  claim 444 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame 344 

Watchman  !   tell  us  of  the  night 76 


TAP.  f.r.  OF  FITIST  LTXT.S.  47 

Weary  o(  wand'ring  from  my  God .  .  Page  286 

We  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord 60 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 314 

We  love  thep,  Lord,  and  we  adore 254 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  bless'd.  .  .  374 
What  happy  cliildren  who  follow  Jesus.  .  385 

What  is  life  I — a  rapid  stream 459 

What  poor  despised  company 424 

What's  this  that  steals,  that  steals  upon.  .  420 

What  various  hind' ranees  we  meet 199 

When  Adam  sinn'd,  through  all  his  race    33 

When  any  turn  from  Zion*s  way 281 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away .  .  350 

When  for  eternal  worlds  we  steer 450 

When  God  revcal'd  his  gracious  name.  .  .  155 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 260 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  ....  50 
When,  marshal'd  on  the  nightly  plain..  61 
When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends.  .  299 

When  shall  thy  love  constrain 117 

When  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice.  .  . .  353 
When  we  with  welcome  slumber  prest.  .  .  320 
Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord.  .  204 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by.  .  37 
While  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne  348 

While  wand'ring  to  and  fro 438 

Who  arc  these  array'd  in  white 376 

Who  will  go  to  rear  the  standard 77 

Why  do  we  mourn  for  dying  friends.  ...  345 

V\  by  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee 291 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die.  .  . .  337 
Wide  is  the  crate,  and  broad  the  way.  .  . .  418 
"W  i tli  aching  heart  and  weeping  eyes.  .  .  .  125 
With  heavenly  power,  0  Lord,  defend.  -  •  396 


480  TABLE  OP  FIRST   LIXES. 

With  holy  tear  arid  humble  song.  .  .Page  382 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 269 

With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song.  .  270 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament 136 

Would  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die 49 

Ye  angels  who  mortals  attend 435 

Ye  foll'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace 312 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven  !  farewell.  .  .  .  366 
Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God.  ...  18 
Ye  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord ....     54 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ 66 

Ye  mourners  who  in  silent  gloom 346 

Ye  pilgrims  that  are  wand'ring  home.  .  .  389 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  hear 177 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 69 

Yes.  my  native  land,  I  love  thee 79 

Ye  soldiers  of  Jesus  pray  stand  to  your.  .  429 

Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race 273 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the   Man 48 

Ye  unconverted,  careless  souls 88 

Ye  visions  bright  of  heavenly  birth 457 

Ye  weary,  heavy  laden  souls 245 

Ye,  who  in  former  days 285 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 91 

Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak 120 


THE   END. 


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